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Vandiver, MO

Missouri

Vandiver is a small town in Missouri with a population of 114. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
114 Population 368/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $24,895 per capita
$99,200 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $850/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,167
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,200
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.0%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

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

People

Population114
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$24,895
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.9%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking15.8%
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation807 ft (246 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband40.0%

Is Vandiver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vandiver receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Vandiver stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vandiver is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vandiver is $99,200, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% 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.

Vandiver has a population of 114 with a density of 368 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

114
Total Population
368
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57%
Female 43%

Race & Ethnicity

Vandiver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vandiver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vandiver is $54,167, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Vandiver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,167
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,895

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone68.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Vandiver is $99,200, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,200
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1962

Property Tax

In Vandiver, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 20.9% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma8.9%
COPD8.7%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.0%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep30.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate64.5%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Checkup Rate60.8%
Dental Visits43.0%

Food & Exercise

27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 40.0% 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+27.0%
20% below US avg
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+24.7%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density368/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone68.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Nearby Cities

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