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Saginaw, MO

Missouri

Saginaw is a small town in Missouri with a population of 347. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
347 Population 418/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $38,095 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $232,895 Zillow
$1,056 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $1,056/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,167
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $164,700
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,056
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Saginaw Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population347
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$38,095
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty4.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$1,056
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$232,895
Housing Units148
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking16.1%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.2%

Is Saginaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saginaw receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Saginaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saginaw is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saginaw is $164,700, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Saginaw has a population of 347 with a density of 418 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 4.6% Hispanic.

Population

347
Total Population
418
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Saginaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Saginaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saginaw is $54,167, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Saginaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,167
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,095

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saginaw is $164,700, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,056 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $232,895.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,700
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$232,895

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,056
9% below US avg
Rent Burden45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Housing Units148
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

In Saginaw, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saginaw vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity26.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.3%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.5%
Dental Visits57.2%

Food & Exercise

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 82.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+95.5%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density418/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Nearby Cities

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