Skidmore, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
179 Population 542/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $27,020 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $218,993 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Skidmore, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$27,020 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
79% below
Zillow: $218,993
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Skidmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
21%
Rent
64%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Skidmore a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Skidmore residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,020. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Skidmore is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,993. Median rent is $750/month, with 22.5% 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 1946.

Education

10.6% of adults in Skidmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Skidmore has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population179
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$27,020
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty20.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent$750
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$218,993
Housing Units166
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation951 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.5%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

The median home in Skidmore was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (71 miles).
31.8% of the population has a disability.