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Tightwad, MO

Missouri

Tightwad is a small town in Missouri with a population of 79. Residents earn $97,946 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 79/sq mi density
$97,946 Median Income $37,830 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,946 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,946
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population79
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,946
Per Capita$37,830
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
Commute35 min

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband37.0%

Is Tightwad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tightwad receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Tightwad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tightwad is $97,946, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Tightwad experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 5.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Tightwad has a population of 79 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 62.5 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

79
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
62.5yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Tightwad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Tightwad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tightwad is $97,946, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Tightwad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,946
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,830

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.0 min
Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Tightwad has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 262 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall5.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates38.3095°N, 93.5466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 37.0% 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+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+12.3%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access37.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.0 min
Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Warsaw, MO 2,064 pop · 10.0 mi Clinton, MO 9,047 pop · 13.2 mi Windsor, MO 3,038 pop · 15.4 mi Cole Camp, MO 1,327 pop · 21.3 mi St. Clair, MO 4,767 pop · 21.9 mi Appleton City, MO 1,187 pop · 27.5 mi Whiteman AFB, MO 3,713 pop · 29.1 mi Knob Noster, MO 2,824 pop · 31.6 mi Sedalia, MO 21,869 pop · 32.3 mi Warrensburg, MO 19,437 pop · 33.0 mi Humansville, MO 1,190 pop · 35.6 mi Holden, MO 1,936 pop · 36.9 mi Garden City, MO 1,539 pop · 39.0 mi Versailles, MO 2,580 pop · 39.1 mi
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