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Sugar Creek, MO
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Sugar Creek, MO
At a Glance
How Sugar Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sugar Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sugar Creek residents earn a median household income of $57,467 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,596. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar Creek is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,407. Median rent is $936/month, with 20.1% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Sugar Creek reports 734 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,365/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Sugar Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar Creek has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.