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South Gifford, MO

Missouri

South Gifford is a small town in Missouri with a population of 14. Residents earn $20,000 per year, which is 73% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14 Population 67/sq mi density
$20,000 Median Income $10,636 per capita
$35,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,000 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $20,000
73% lower than US avg
Home Value $35,000
88% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 50.0%
303% higher than US avg

How South Gifford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$20,000
Per Capita$10,636
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
Commute52 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units26
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute52 min
Broadband6.0%

Is South Gifford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Gifford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. South Gifford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Gifford is $20,000, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 50.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Gifford is $35,000, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

South Gifford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 6.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

South Gifford has a population of 14 with a density of 67 people per square mile. The median age is 27.8 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 14.3% Hispanic.

Population

14
Total Population
67
People / sq mi
27.8yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 78.6%
Female 21.4%

Race & Ethnicity

South Gifford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South Gifford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Gifford is $20,000, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: South Gifford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,000
73% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,636

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate50.0%
303% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in South Gifford is $35,000, 88% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,000
88% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units26
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

South Gifford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall6.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates40.0256°N, 92.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 6.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+81.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density67/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access6.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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