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Sikeston, MO
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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 1.9% (47% 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 $155,740. 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 1,645 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 333% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,207/100K. The murder rate is 12.1/100K.
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.