Trenton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Trenton, MO
At a Glance
How Trenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Trenton residents earn a median household income of $49,836 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,078. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trenton is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,613. Median rent is $704/month, with 26.6% 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
Trenton reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 621/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.