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West Line, MO

Missouri

West Line is a small town in Missouri with a population of 78. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
78 Population 173/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $40,958 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population78
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans70.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$40,958
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking17.5%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband36.0%

Is West Line a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Line receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. West Line offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Line is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Line is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% 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.

West Line has a population of 78 with a density of 173 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

78
Total Population
173
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

Race & Ethnicity

West Line vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

West Line vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Line is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: West Line vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,958

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Drive Alone61.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in West Line is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

In West Line, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Line vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.5%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits60.5%

Food & Exercise

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 36.0% 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+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+86.8%
Graduate Degree+14.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density173/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Drive Alone61.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

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