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Vandalia, MO
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Vandalia, MO
At a Glance
How Vandalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vandalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vandalia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vandalia residents earn a median household income of $58,649 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,932. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vandalia is $75,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,293. Median rent is $762/month, with 29.6% 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
Vandalia reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 737/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Vandalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vandalia has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.