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Viburnum, MO

Missouri

Viburnum is a small town in Missouri with a population of 809. Residents earn $54,861 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
809 Population 470/sq mi density
$54,861 Median Income $30,000 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $122,310 Zillow
$323 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,861 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $323/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,861
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,900
66% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $323
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population809
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,861
Per Capita$30,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$323
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$122,310
Housing Units344
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,484/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary297/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Uninsured11.4%
Smoking22.4%
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.5%

Is Viburnum a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Viburnum receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Viburnum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Viburnum is $54,861, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Viburnum is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $323 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.

Safety & Crime

Viburnum is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,484 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Viburnum has a population of 809 with a density of 470 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

809
Total Population
470
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Viburnum vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Viburnum vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Viburnum is $54,861, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Viburnum vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,861
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Viburnum is $96,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $323 (72% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $122,310.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,900
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$122,310

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$323
72% below US avg
Rent Burden32.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%
Housing Units344
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

In Viburnum, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.4% of residents lack health insurance. 22.4% are current smokers. 29.2% report depression. 34.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma11.6%
COPD10.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.4%
60% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress21.7%
Physical Distress17.0%
Short Sleep38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Uninsured11.4%
33% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits54.5%

Food & Exercise

Viburnum has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,484 per 100,000 (24% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Viburnum vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,483.7/100K
24% below US avg
Burglary296.7/100K
Theft1,038.6/100K
Vehicle Theft148.4/100K
Arson148.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.5% 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+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density470/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.5%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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