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Sweet Springs, MO
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Sweet Springs, MO
At a Glance
How Sweet Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweet Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sweet Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sweet Springs residents earn a median household income of $46,111 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,176. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweet Springs is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,605. Median rent is $717/month, with 25.4% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Sweet Springs reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 141/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Sweet Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweet Springs has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.