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Schell City, MO

Missouri

Schell City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 164. Residents earn $37,750 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
164 Population 265/sq mi density
$37,750 Median Income $20,777 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $238,365 Zillow
$510 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$37,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, $510/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,750
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $47,000
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $510
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population164
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,750
Per Capita$20,777
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.5%
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent$510
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$238,365
Housing Units102
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Uninsured13.5%
Smoking27.4%
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation778 ft (237 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute40 min
Broadband81.0%

Is Schell City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Schell City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Schell City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Schell City is $37,750, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Schell City is $47,000, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Schell City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 5.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Schell City has a population of 164 with a density of 265 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

164
Total Population
265
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Schell City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Schell City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Schell City is $37,750, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Schell City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,750
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,777

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.3 min
Drive Alone67.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Schell City is $47,000, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $510 (56% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $238,365.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$47,000
83% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$238,365

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$510
56% below US avg
Rent Burden16.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.8%
Housing Units102
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

In Schell City, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.5% of residents lack health insurance. 27.4% are current smokers. 29.8% report depression. 38.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Schell City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure37.8%
Asthma11.8%
COPD12.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.4%
96% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity38.3%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress23.0%
Physical Distress19.0%
Short Sleep41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Uninsured13.5%
57% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.6%
Dental Visits45.1%

Food & Exercise

Schell City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. The area enjoys 259 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall5.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates38.0200°N, 94.1158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 81.0% 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+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+85.3%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density265/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.3 min
Drive Alone67.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.5%

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