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Turney, MO

Missouri

Turney is a small town in Missouri with a population of 181. Residents earn $80,625 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
181 Population 393/sq mi density
$80,625 Median Income $35,960 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $415,995 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $860/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,625
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $98,300
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population181
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$35,960
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.9%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$415,995
Housing Units79
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking18.4%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband73.0%

Is Turney a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Turney receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Turney offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Turney is $80,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Turney is $98,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Turney has a population of 181 with a density of 393 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

181
Total Population
393
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Turney vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Turney vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Turney is $80,625, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Turney vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,625
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.3 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Turney is $98,300, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $415,995.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,300
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$415,995

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden35.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%
Housing Units79
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

In Turney, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 26.8% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.4%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.2%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits60.9%

Food & Exercise

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 73.0% 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+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+90.1%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density393/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.3 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

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