At a Glance
Median Income
$49,625
$28,054 per capita
Home Value
$51,900
Zillow: $75,118
Median Rent
$901/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.0% smoking rate
How Royalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royalton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royalton residents earn a median household income of $49,625 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,054. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royalton is $51,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,118. Median rent is $901/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
20.4% of adults in Royalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royalton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,076
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,625
Per Capita$28,054
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,900
Rent$901
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$75,118
Housing Units592
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation392 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Royalton was built in 1962.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.