Sweet Springs, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,299
Population
783/sq mi density
$46,111
Median Income
$27,176 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$153,812 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
383
Violent Crime/100K
612 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,111 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,000
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
541
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$153,812
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.4%
Owner-Occupied
33.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$717/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,812 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 541 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 25.4% |