Living in Armstrong, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Armstrong · Census data 2020–2024
Armstrong has 416 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $59,063 (16% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $57,500, the median rent is $913/month.
Armstrong is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Armstrong at a glance
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 31.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,063State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $57,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Armstrong a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Armstrong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Armstrong the median home value is $57,500, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $820 a month in housing costs.
Armstrong median household income
The median household income in Armstrong is $59,063 and the income per person is $24,771. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Armstrong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 207
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 29.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.85
Armstrong demographics
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Armstrong ›
Education in Armstrong
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Armstrong have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Armstrong
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Armstrong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong | 416 | $59,063 | $57,500 | $913 |
| Glasgow | 1,118 | $50,446 | $122,600 | $446 |
| Fayette | 2,801 | $57,679 | $146,700 | $947 |
| Higbee | 507 | $49,531 | $56,200 | $709 |
| Salisbury | 1,540 | $65,329 | $102,400 | $721 |
| Huntsville | 1,672 | $52,727 | $111,400 | $729 |
| Harrisburg | 312 | $68,906 | $206,700 | $944 |
| Gilliam | 324 | $39,728 | $85,800 | $588 |
| Renick | 119 | $34,583 | $106,300 | $1,344 |
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What is the median household income in Armstrong, MO?
The median household income in Armstrong is $59,063, 16% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Armstrong?
The median home value in Armstrong is $57,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Armstrong?
The median gross rent in Armstrong is $913 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Armstrong, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Armstrong?
The median age in Armstrong is 31.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Armstrong?
The average commute to work in Armstrong is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Armstrong?
The unemployment rate in Armstrong is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Armstrong?
5.5% of adults in Armstrong have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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