At a Glance
Median Income
$39,148
$23,395 per capita
Home Value
$52,000
Zillow: $48,324
Median Rent
$694/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.1% smoking rate
How Zeigler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zeigler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zeigler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zeigler residents earn a median household income of $39,148 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,395. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zeigler is $52,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $48,324. Median rent is $694/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
10.0% of adults in Zeigler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zeigler has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,325
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density974/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,148
Per Capita$23,395
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,000
Rent$694
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$48,324
Housing Units780
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation405 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Zeigler was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.