Steelville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,410 Population 583/sq mi density
$32,404 Median Income $19,302 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $218,078 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime/100K 2,091 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,404 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Steelville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,404
57% below
$19,302 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $218,078
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
63% below
2,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Steelville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
29%
Rent
59%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steelville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Steelville residents earn a median household income of $32,404 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,302. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steelville is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,078. Median rent is $683/month, with 28.4% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Steelville reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,091/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Steelville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steelville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,410
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,404
Per Capita$19,302
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty24.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$683
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$218,078
Housing Units703
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent139/100K
Property2,091/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation761 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.2%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Steelville was founded in 1835.
The median home in Steelville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (46 miles).
27.4% of the population has a disability.