Stockton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,018 Population 952/sq mi density
$41,053 Median Income $30,079 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $262,292 Zillow
$572 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,053 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $572/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stockton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,053
45% below
$30,079 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
52% below
Zillow: $262,292
Median Rent
$572/mo
51% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Stockton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
48%
Rent
49%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stockton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stockton residents earn a median household income of $41,053 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,079. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stockton is $135,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,292. Median rent is $572/month, with 29.6% 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 1976.

Education

20.0% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stockton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,018
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,053
Per Capita$30,079
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty10.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$572
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$262,292
Housing Units971
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation945 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Stockton was founded in 1846.
The median home in Stockton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (52 miles).
23.7% of the population has a disability.