Living in Jonesburg, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jonesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Jonesburg has 806 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $74,821 (6% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $912/month.
Jonesburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jonesburg at a glance
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 59State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,821State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jonesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Missouri median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jonesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jonesburg the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,295 a month in housing costs.
Jonesburg median household income
The median household income in Jonesburg is $74,821 and the income per person is $30,583. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Jonesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 365
- Owner-occupied
- 45.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.2%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.31
Jonesburg demographics
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 319
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jonesburg ›
Education in Jonesburg
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Jonesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jonesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Jonesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesburg | 806 | $74,821 | $174,200 | $912 |
| High Hill | 238 | $63,750 | $123,800 | $538 |
| New Florence | 667 | $42,174 | $95,100 | $869 |
| Warrenton | 9,066 | $61,031 | $204,800 | $964 |
| Truesdale | 990 | $58,750 | $214,300 | $833 |
| Bellflower | 238 | $45,313 | $61,700 | $907 |
| Big Spring | 140 | $100,500 | $210,000 | — |
| Hawk Point | 736 | $51,667 | $145,500 | $919 |
| Hermann | 2,290 | $61,979 | $191,300 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Jonesburg, MO?
The median household income in Jonesburg is $74,821, 6% higher 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 Jonesburg?
The median home value in Jonesburg is $174,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Jonesburg?
The median gross rent in Jonesburg is $912 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Jonesburg, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Missouri median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Jonesburg?
The median age in Jonesburg is 59 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Jonesburg?
The average commute to work in Jonesburg is 22 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jonesburg?
The unemployment rate in Jonesburg is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jonesburg?
7.1% of adults in Jonesburg 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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