Slater, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,144 Population 1,479/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $23,369 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $133,827 Zillow
$496 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $496/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Slater, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,313
46% below
$23,369 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $133,827
Median Rent
$496/mo
57% below
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Slater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
29%
Rent
43%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slater a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Slater residents earn a median household income of $40,313 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,369. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Slater is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,827. Median rent is $496/month, with 32.6% 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 1964.

Education

18.5% of adults in Slater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slater has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,144
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,313
Per Capita$23,369
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty15.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$496
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$133,827
Housing Units968
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation863 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.6%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Slater was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (36 miles).
25.4% of the population has a disability.