Choose Country

Wentworth, MO

Missouri

Wentworth is a small town in Missouri with a population of 103. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
103 Population 572/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $19,796 per capita
$102,300 Home Value $312,174 Zillow
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,300
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
2% higher than US avg

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

People

Population103
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans89.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$19,796
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.6%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$312,174
Housing Units56
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured11.7%
Smoking20.0%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+64.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband41.0%

Is Wentworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wentworth receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wentworth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wentworth is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wentworth is $102,300, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.6% 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.

Wentworth has a population of 103 with a density of 572 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.8%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

103
Total Population
572
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wentworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wentworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wentworth is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Wentworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,796

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone97.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wentworth is $102,300, 64% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $312,174.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,300
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$312,174

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-Occupied87.8%
Housing Units56
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

In Wentworth, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.7% of residents lack health insurance. 20.0% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 32.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD8.8%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.0%
43% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity32.1%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress16.1%
Short Sleep38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Uninsured11.7%
36% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits57.0%

Food & Exercise

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 41.0% 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+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+64.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density572/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone97.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%

Nearby Cities

Pierce City, MO 1,472 pop · 5.3 mi Sarcoxie, MO 1,344 pop · 5.7 mi Monett, MO 9,734 pop · 9.3 mi Granby, MO 2,345 pop · 11.2 mi Purdy, MO 1,308 pop · 14.8 mi Mount Vernon, MO 4,532 pop · 16.1 mi Carthage, MO 15,513 pop · 18.1 mi Neosho, MO 12,857 pop · 18.3 mi Duenweg, MO 1,707 pop · 19.7 mi Aurora, MO 7,331 pop · 19.8 mi Duquesne, MO 2,216 pop · 22.0 mi Carterville, MO 1,978 pop · 23.0 mi Webb City, MO 13,139 pop · 23.9 mi Marionville, MO 2,701 pop · 24.2 mi
Compare Wentworth with another city: