Living in Bland, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bland · Census data 2020–2024
Bland has 476 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $34,423 (51% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $92,400, the median rent is $679/month.
Bland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bland at a glance
- Population
- 476
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $34,423State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $92,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $679/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Bland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bland the median home value is $92,400, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $817 a month in housing costs.
Bland median household income
The median household income in Bland is $34,423 and the income per person is $20,098. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Bland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.22
Bland demographics
- Population
- 476
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 214
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bland ›
Education in Bland
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Bland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bland
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.1%
Bland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bland | 476 | $34,423 | $92,400 | $679 |
| Belle | 1,246 | $55,192 | $151,000 | $524 |
| Owensville | 2,806 | $49,149 | $139,800 | $676 |
| Rosebud | 442 | $50,625 | $132,800 | $500 |
| Freeburg | 401 | $48,125 | $131,700 | — |
| Indian Lake | 1,135 | $71,354 | $193,100 | — |
| Linn | 1,197 | $36,176 | $165,800 | $714 |
| Gerald | 1,368 | $61,458 | $150,800 | $842 |
| Vienna | 661 | $38,221 | $159,400 | $591 |
More for people moving to Bland
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What is the median household income in Bland, MO?
The median household income in Bland is $34,423, 51% 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 Bland?
The median home value in Bland is $92,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Bland?
The median gross rent in Bland is $679 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Bland, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in Bland?
The median age in Bland is 39 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Bland?
The average commute to work in Bland is 23 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bland?
The unemployment rate in Bland is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bland?
3.1% of adults in Bland 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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