Steele, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Steele, MO
At a Glance
How Steele Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steele's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Steele a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Steele residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,289. The unemployment rate stands at 22.6% (528% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Steele is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,967. Median rent is $729/month, with 44.2% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Steele reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,034/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Steele hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steele has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.