Sikeston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Sikeston, MO
At a Glance
How Sikeston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sikeston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sikeston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sikeston residents earn a median household income of $53,203 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,846. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sikeston is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,648. Median rent is $827/month, with 29.7% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Sikeston reports 1,036 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 173% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,713/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Sikeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sikeston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.