Wood Heights, MO

Missouri

Wood Heights is a small town in Missouri with a population of 783. Residents earn $85,417 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
783 Population 343/sq mi density
$85,417 Median Income $33,293 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $245,718 Zillow
$1,200 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,417
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $187,500
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population783
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,417
Per Capita$33,293
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$245,718
Housing Units279
Rent Burden38.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,001/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary429/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking18.6%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.5%

Is Wood Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wood Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wood Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wood Heights is $85,417, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wood Heights is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Wood Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,001 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% 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.

Wood Heights has a population of 783 with a density of 343 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

783
Total Population
343
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wood Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wood Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wood Heights is $85,417, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Wood Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,417
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,293

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.0 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wood Heights is $187,500, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $245,718.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,500
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$245,718
Median List Price$475,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$475,000
$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden38.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%
Housing Units279
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

In Wood Heights, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 18.6% are current smokers. 26.8% report depression. 30.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wood Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.6%
33% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity30.5%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits59.2%

Food & Exercise

Wood Heights has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,001 per 100,000 (49% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Wood Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,001.4/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary429.2/100K
Theft286.1/100K
Vehicle Theft286.1/100K
Arson143.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 87.5% 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+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density343/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.5%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.0 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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