Living in Deepwater, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deepwater · Census data 2020–2024
Deepwater has 320 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $29,722 (58% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $81,300, the median rent is $686/month.
Deepwater is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Deepwater at a glance
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $29,722State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $81,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $686/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Deepwater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 36.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Deepwater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deepwater the median home value is $81,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,086 a month in housing costs.
Deepwater median household income
The median household income in Deepwater is $29,722 and the income per person is $16,350. 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Deepwater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 177
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.58
Deepwater demographics
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deepwater ›
Education in Deepwater
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Deepwater have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deepwater
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Deepwater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepwater | 320 | $29,722 | $81,300 | $686 |
| Clinton | 9,065 | $51,250 | $155,400 | $702 |
| Lowry City | 618 | $41,250 | $82,200 | $715 |
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Osceola | 1,042 | $42,582 | $127,000 | $557 |
| Calhoun | 374 | $37,321 | $61,700 | $546 |
| Urich | 469 | $61,042 | $82,100 | $685 |
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
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Deepwater ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Deepwater: FAQ
What is the median household income in Deepwater, MO?
The median household income in Deepwater is $29,722, 58% 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 Deepwater?
The median home value in Deepwater is $81,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Deepwater?
The median gross rent in Deepwater is $686 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Deepwater, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 36.2%.
What is the median age in Deepwater?
The median age in Deepwater is 38.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Deepwater?
The average commute to work in Deepwater is 23 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deepwater?
The unemployment rate in Deepwater is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deepwater?
7.2% of adults in Deepwater 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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