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Waco, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Waco, MO
At a Glance
How Waco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waco a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waco residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,511. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waco is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,218. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Waco reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,836/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Waco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waco has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.