Spanish Lake, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
18,183 Population 2,467/sq mi density
$51,125 Median Income $26,925 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $149,258 Zillow
$1,073 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,125 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $1,073/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Spanish Lake, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,125
32% below
$26,925 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
57% below
Zillow: $149,258
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
8% below
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Spanish Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
43%
Rent
92%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spanish Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spanish Lake residents earn a median household income of $51,125 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,925. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spanish Lake is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,258. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 36.2% 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 1968.

Education

13.2% of adults in Spanish Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spanish Lake has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,183
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density2,467/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,125
Per Capita$26,925
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty13.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$1,073
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$149,258
Housing Units8,901
Rent Burden36.2%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation551 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Spanish Lake was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (9 miles).
18.5% of the population has a disability.