Velda City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,231 Population 7,694/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $20,151 per capita
$50,900 Home Value $63,627 Zillow
$1,187 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,900 home value, $1,187/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Velda City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,125
43% below
$20,151 per capita
Home Value
$50,900
82% below
Zillow: $63,627
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
2% above
34.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Velda City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Velda City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
18%
Rent
102%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Velda City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Velda City residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,151. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Velda City is $50,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $63,627. Median rent is $1,187/month, with 34.8% 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 1948.

Education

14.2% of adults in Velda City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Velda City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,231
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density7,694/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$20,151
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty18.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,900
Rent$1,187
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$63,627
Housing Units652
Rent Burden34.8%

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation636 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.4%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Velda City was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (6 miles).
14.3% of the population has a disability.