Wood Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
783 Population 343/sq mi density
$85,417 Median Income $33,293 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $253,245 Zillow
$1,200 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,417 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wood Heights, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,417
14% above
$33,293 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $253,245
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
3% above
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Wood Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wood Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
67%
Rent
103%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wood Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wood Heights residents earn a median household income of $85,417 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,293. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wood Heights is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,245. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

20.8% of adults in Wood Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wood Heights has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population783
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,417
Per Capita$33,293
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,200
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$253,245
Housing Units279
Rent Burden38.0%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.5%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Wood Heights was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (30 miles).
17.4% of the population has a disability.