Shell Knob, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,445 Population 152/sq mi density
$51,852 Median Income $34,463 per capita
$304,700 Home Value $320,706 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,852 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$304,700 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Shell Knob, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,852
31% below
$34,463 per capita
Home Value
$304,700
8% above
Zillow: $320,706
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Shell Knob Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shell Knob's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
108%
Rent
87%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shell Knob a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shell Knob residents earn a median household income of $51,852 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,463. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shell Knob is $304,700 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,706. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

20.2% of adults in Shell Knob hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shell Knob has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,445
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,852
Per Capita$34,463
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$304,700
Rent$1,010
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$320,706
Housing Units1,524
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Shell Knob was built in 1994.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (45 miles).
22.7% of the population has a disability.