Sunrise Beach, MO

Missouri

Sunrise Beach is a small town in Missouri with a population of 398. Residents earn $50,625 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
398 Population 69/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $30,727 per capita
$250,000 Home Value $373,322 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,156/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,625
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,156
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population398
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$30,727
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty3.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,156
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$373,322
Housing Units525
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking17.3%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%

Is Sunrise Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunrise Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Sunrise Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunrise Beach is $50,625, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunrise Beach is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% 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.

Sunrise Beach has a population of 398 with a density of 69 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

398
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunrise Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sunrise Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunrise Beach is $50,625, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Sunrise Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,625
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,727

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone74.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunrise Beach is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,156 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $373,322.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$373,322

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,156
1% below US avg
Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.0%
Housing Units525
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

In Sunrise Beach, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sunrise Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.0%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits60.5%

Food & Exercise

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 87.8% 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+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+98.3%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density69/sq mi
Total Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone74.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

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