Stark City, MO

Missouri

Stark City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 125. Residents earn $56,458 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
125 Population 379/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $39,560 per capita
$70,000 Home Value
$1,125 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,458
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population125
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$39,560
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.4%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units57
Rent Burden14.5%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Uninsured11.3%
Smoking21.8%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband45.0%

Is Stark City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stark City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stark City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stark City is $56,458, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stark City is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% 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.

Stark City has a population of 125 with a density of 379 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 12.8% Hispanic.

Population

125
Total Population
379
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Stark City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.6%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.4%
22% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Stark City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stark City is $56,458, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Stark City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,458
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,560

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Stark City is $70,000, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg
Rent Burden14.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

In Stark City, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.3% of residents lack health insurance. 21.8% are current smokers. 27.3% report depression. 32.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.5%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.8%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity32.8%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress16.3%
Short Sleep39.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.7%
Uninsured11.3%
31% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits52.8%

Food & Exercise

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 45.0% 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+12.0%
64% below US avg
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density379/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access45.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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