Living in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chain-O-Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Chain-O-Lakes has 119 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $29,000 (59% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $184,700.
Chain-O-Lakes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chain-O-Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 56.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $29,000State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $184,700State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
Is Chain-O-Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 53.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chain-O-Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chain-O-Lakes the median home value is $184,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.
Chain-O-Lakes median household income
The median household income in Chain-O-Lakes is $29,000 and the income per person is $15,200. 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Chain-O-Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 55.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.59
55.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chain-O-Lakes has many vacation and second homes.
Chain-O-Lakes demographics
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chain-O-Lakes ›
Education in Chain-O-Lakes
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Chain-O-Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chain-O-Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Chain-O-Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain-O-Lakes | 119 | $29,000 | $184,700 | — |
| Holiday Island | 2,480 | $53,391 | $227,100 | $932 |
| Golden | 233 | $46,488 | $209,000 | — |
| Emerald Beach | 274 | $45,781 | $195,600 | $625 |
| Beaver | 121 | $58,250 | $235,700 | — |
| Shell Knob | 1,486 | $54,925 | $321,700 | $1,274 |
| Eureka Springs | 2,433 | $38,425 | $245,300 | $887 |
| Seligman | 941 | $47,798 | $93,800 | $797 |
| Gateway | 292 | $44,813 | $174,200 | $636 |
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What is the median household income in Chain-O-Lakes, MO?
The median household income in Chain-O-Lakes is $29,000, 59% 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 Chain-O-Lakes?
The median home value in Chain-O-Lakes is $184,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Chain-O-Lakes, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 53.8%.
What is the median age in Chain-O-Lakes?
The median age in Chain-O-Lakes is 56.5 years (Missouri: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Chain-O-Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Chain-O-Lakes is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chain-O-Lakes?
7.1% of adults in Chain-O-Lakes 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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