At a Glance
Median Income
$51,625
$14,042 per capita
Home Value
$55,400
Zillow: $126,426
Median Rent
$638/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
19.8% smoking rate
How Weir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weir 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
Weir residents earn a median household income of $51,625 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,042. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weir is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,426. Median rent is $638/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
13.5% of adults in Weir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weir has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population910
Median Age14.4 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,625
Per Capita$14,042
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,400
Rent$638
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$126,426
Housing Units246
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation918 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Weir was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.