At a Glance
Median Income
$58,661
$36,187 per capita
Home Value
$84,100
Zillow: $167,222
Median Rent
$815/mo
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.8% smoking rate
How Summerfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summerfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summerfield 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
Summerfield residents earn a median household income of $58,661 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,187. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summerfield is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,222. Median rent is $815/month, with 47.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
15.4% of adults in Summerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summerfield has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population358
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,661
Per Capita$36,187
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,100
Rent$815
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$167,222
Housing Units223
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation477 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Summerfield was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.