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Syracuse, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
145 Population 382/sq mi density
$76,000 Home Value $187,945 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 878 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Syracuse, MO

At a Glance

Home Value
$76,000
73% below
Zillow: $187,945
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
264 sunny days/yr

How Syracuse Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Syracuse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
27%
Rent
79%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
267%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Syracuse a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Syracuse is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,945. Median rent is $913/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Syracuse reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 878/100K.

Education

2.3% of adults in Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Syracuse has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°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.

Data Overview

People

Population145
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,994
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty9.7%

Housing

Home Value$76,000
Rent$913
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$187,945
Housing Units75
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property878/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days264/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation915 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute40 min
Broadband70.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Syracuse was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (17 miles).
49.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.