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Weatherby, MO

Missouri

Weatherby is a small town in Missouri with a population of 68. Residents earn $26,875 per year, which is 64% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
68 Population 567/sq mi density
$26,875 Median Income $18,593 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$26,875 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $26,875
64% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 35.0%
182% higher than US avg

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

People

Population68
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$26,875
Per Capita$18,593
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty35.0%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking20.4%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband27.0%

Is Weatherby a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weatherby receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Weatherby has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weatherby is $26,875, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 35.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weatherby is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% 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.

Weatherby has a population of 68 with a density of 567 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.9%), with 19.1% Hispanic.

Population

68
Total Population
567
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Weatherby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weatherby vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weatherby is $26,875, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Weatherby vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,875
64% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,593

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate35.0%
182% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Weatherby is $65,000, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%
Housing Units35
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Weatherby, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 20.4% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 30.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.4%
46% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity30.5%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.6%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits56.2%

Food & Exercise

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 27.0% 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+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density567/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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