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Tuscumbia, MO

Missouri

Tuscumbia is a small town in Missouri with a population of 157. Residents earn $40,417 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
157 Population 449/sq mi density
$40,417 Median Income $26,436 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $233,644 Zillow
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$130,100 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,417
46% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,100
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population157
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,417
Per Capita$26,436
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$233,644
Housing Units53
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking18.4%
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband47.0%

Is Tuscumbia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tuscumbia receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 below-average incomes. Tuscumbia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tuscumbia is $40,417, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tuscumbia is $130,100, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% 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.

Tuscumbia has a population of 157 with a density of 449 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 15.3% Black.

Population

157
Total Population
449
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.3%
Female 35.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Tuscumbia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Tuscumbia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tuscumbia is $40,417, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Tuscumbia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,417
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tuscumbia is $130,100, 54% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,644.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,100
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$233,644

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-Occupied87.2%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Tuscumbia, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 23.2% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma9.4%
COPD7.3%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.4%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.3%
Dental Visits51.6%

Food & Exercise

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 47.0% 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+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density449/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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