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Wooldridge, MO

Missouri

Wooldridge is a small town in Missouri with a population of 33. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
33 Population 550/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $38,164 per capita
$135,000 Home Value
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,000
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
22% higher than US avg

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

People

Population33
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$38,164
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.2%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units29
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband16.0%

Is Wooldridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wooldridge receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Wooldridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wooldridge is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wooldridge is $135,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% 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.

Wooldridge has a population of 33 with a density of 550 people per square mile. The median age is 61.9 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

33
Total Population
550
People / sq mi
61.9yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.7%
Female 33.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wooldridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wooldridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wooldridge is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Wooldridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
22% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wooldridge is $135,000, 52% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,000
52% below US avg

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units29
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 16.0% 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+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density550/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Nearby Cities

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