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Worth, MO

Missouri

Worth is a small town in Missouri with a population of 44. Residents earn $79,167 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
44 Population 176/sq mi density
$79,167 Median Income $37,266 per capita
$36,300 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,300 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,167
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $36,300
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population44
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,167
Per Capita$37,266
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty14.3%
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.03

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute44 min
Broadband16.0%

Is Worth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Worth receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Worth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Worth is $79,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Worth is $36,300, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Worth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Worth has a population of 44 with a density of 176 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 11.4% Hispanic.

Population

44
Total Population
176
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Worth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Worth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Worth is $79,167, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Worth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,167
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,266

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.7 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Worth is $36,300, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$36,300
87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$660
1 Bedroom$677
2 Bedrooms$888
3 Bedrooms$1,160
4 Bedrooms$1,320

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units22
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Worth has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.8 inches. The area enjoys 273 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall3.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates40.4685°N, 94.4176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% 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+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+75.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.03
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density176/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.7 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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