Living in Elmo, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmo · Census data 2020–2024
Elmo has 217 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $64,688 (9% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $75,000, the median rent is $628/month.
Elmo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elmo at a glance
- Population
- 217
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,688State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $75,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $628/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Elmo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elmo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmo the median home value is $75,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
Elmo median household income
The median household income in Elmo is $64,688 and the income per person is $27,105. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Elmo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.28
Elmo demographics
- Population
- 217
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmo ›
Education in Elmo
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Elmo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Elmo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmo | 217 | $64,688 | $75,000 | $628 |
| Clearmont | 183 | $43,250 | $111,300 | $456 |
| Burlington Junction | 397 | $50,750 | $90,600 | $387 |
| Braddyville | 173 | $58,438 | $80,000 | $1,014 |
| College Springs | 171 | $72,888 | $76,300 | — |
| Shambaugh | 113 | $70,250 | $66,100 | $1,063 |
| Westboro | 106 | $28,125 | $34,300 | — |
| Coin | 277 | $48,889 | $50,000 | $725 |
| Tarkio | 1,471 | $56,927 | $87,800 | $660 |
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What is the median household income in Elmo, MO?
The median household income in Elmo is $64,688, 9% 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 Elmo?
The median home value in Elmo is $75,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Elmo?
The median gross rent in Elmo is $628 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Elmo, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Elmo?
The median age in Elmo is 33.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Elmo?
The average commute to work in Elmo is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmo?
The unemployment rate in Elmo is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmo?
13.3% of adults in Elmo 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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