Living in Bourbon, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bourbon · Census data 2020–2024
Bourbon has 1,636 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $53,533 (24% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $136,800, the median rent is $907/month.
Bourbon at a glance
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 33.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,533State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $136,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $907/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Bourbon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bourbon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bourbon the median home value is $136,800, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,127 a month in housing costs.
Bourbon median household income
The median household income in Bourbon is $53,533 and the income per person is $24,457. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Bourbon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 739
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.51
Bourbon demographics
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 651
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bourbon ›
Education in Bourbon
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Bourbon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bourbon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Bourbon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Leasburg | 279 | $40,833 | $101,500 | $663 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| Cuba | 3,189 | $45,916 | $136,600 | $744 |
| Miramiguoa Park | 155 | $80,000 | $134,200 | — |
| Indian Lake | 1,135 | $71,354 | $193,100 | — |
| Steelville | 1,665 | $31,552 | $92,500 | $599 |
More for people moving to Bourbon
Bourbon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bourbon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bourbon, MO?
The median household income in Bourbon is $53,533, 24% 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 Bourbon?
The median home value in Bourbon is $136,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Bourbon?
The median gross rent in Bourbon is $907 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Bourbon, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Bourbon?
The median age in Bourbon is 33.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Bourbon?
The average commute to work in Bourbon is 29 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bourbon?
The unemployment rate in Bourbon is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bourbon?
15.3% of adults in Bourbon 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.
Last updated: