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Tallapoosa, MO

Missouri

Tallapoosa is a small town in Missouri with a population of 69. Residents earn $58,500 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
69 Population 153/sq mi density
$58,500 Median Income $22,072 per capita
$24,100 Home Value
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,100 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,500
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $24,100
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.1%
110% higher than US avg

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

People

Population69
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,500
Per Capita$22,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.1%
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$24,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Uninsured11.0%
Smoking22.4%
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband24.0%

Is Tallapoosa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tallapoosa receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Tallapoosa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tallapoosa is $58,500, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 26.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tallapoosa is $24,100, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Tallapoosa has a population of 69 with a density of 153 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

69
Total Population
153
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Tallapoosa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tallapoosa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tallapoosa is $58,500, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Tallapoosa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,500
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,072

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate26.1%
110% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tallapoosa is $24,100, 91% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$24,100
91% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.8%
Housing Units49
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

In Tallapoosa, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.0% of residents lack health insurance. 22.4% are current smokers. 27.7% report depression. 34.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tallapoosa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.4%
60% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity34.7%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep41.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate66.3%
Uninsured11.0%
28% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.9%
Dental Visits52.0%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 24.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+73.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density153/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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