Worth, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
44 Population 176/sq mi density
$79,167 Median Income $37,266 per capita
$36,300 Home Value $244,665 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Worth, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,167
5% above
$37,266 per capita
Home Value
$36,300
87% below
Zillow: $244,665
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Worth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Worth residents earn a median household income of $79,167 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,266. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Worth is $36,300 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,665. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

14.3% of adults in Worth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Worth has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population44
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,167
Per Capita$37,266
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty14.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$244,665
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,109 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute44 min
Broadband75.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Worth was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (81 miles).
29.5% of the population has a disability.