Schell City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
164
Population
265/sq mi density
$37,750
Median Income
$20,777 per capita
$47,000
Home Value
$242,512 Zillow
$510
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
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, 1.9% 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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$47,000
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$510/mo
56% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
102
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$47,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$242,512
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.8%
Owner-Occupied
27.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$510/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $47,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $242,512 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 102 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |