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Southwest City, MO

Missouri

Southwest City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 845. Residents earn $38,750 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
845 Population 579/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $26,122 per capita
$67,200 Home Value
$555 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
630 Violent Crime/100K 2,204 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,200 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,750
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $67,200
76% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 630/100K
66% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $555
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 45.5%
42% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

How Southwest City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population845
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 36%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$26,122
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.0%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,200
Rent$555
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units363
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent630/100K
Property2,204/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault630/100K
Burglary525/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Uninsured27.0%
Smoking22.0%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+62.1%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.0%

Is Southwest City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southwest City receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Southwest City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southwest City is $38,750, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Southwest City is $67,200, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $555 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 630 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,204 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Southwest City has a population of 845 with a density of 579 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (36.1%), with 10.7% Hispanic.

Population

845
Total Population
579
People / sq mi
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Southwest City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only52.9%
33% below US avg
Spanish47.1%
251% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Southwest City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southwest City is $38,750, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Southwest City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,750
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,122

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Southwest City is $67,200, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $555 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,200
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$555
52% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.8%
Housing Units363
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Southwest City, 45.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% of residents lack health insurance. 22.0% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 45.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Southwest City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.5%
42% above US avg
Diabetes16.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure37.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD9.8%
Cancer6.0%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.0%
57% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity45.1%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress19.3%
Short Sleep42.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.1%
Uninsured27.0%
214% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits43.1%

Food & Exercise

Southwest City has a violent crime rate of 630 per 100,000 residents, 66% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,204 per 100,000 (12% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Southwest City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent629.6/100K
66% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault629.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,203.6/100K
12% above US avg
Burglary524.7/100K
Theft1,469.1/100K
Vehicle Theft209.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 67.0% 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+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+62.1%
Graduate Degree+0.4%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density579/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

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