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Stewartsville, MO

Missouri

Stewartsville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 781. Residents earn $73,906 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
781 Population 789/sq mi density
$73,906 Median Income $25,712 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $264,188 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,906 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $783/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,906
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,400
57% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $783
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population781
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,906
Per Capita$25,712
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.9%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$783
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$264,188
Housing Units284
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking16.0%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%

Is Stewartsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stewartsville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Stewartsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stewartsville is $73,906, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stewartsville is $121,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Stewartsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Stewartsville has a population of 781 with a density of 789 people per square mile. The median age is 26.7 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 5% Black.

Population

781
Total Population
789
People / sq mi
26.7yrs
Median Age
31% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Stewartsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stewartsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stewartsville is $73,906, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Stewartsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,906
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Stewartsville is $121,400, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,188.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,400
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$264,188

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below US avg
Rent Burden23.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units284
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Stewartsville, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stewartsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.8%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits60.2%

Food & Exercise

Stewartsville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 93.1% 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+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density789/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

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