Living in Licking, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Licking · Census data 2020–2024
Licking has 2,858 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $35,652 (50% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $116,900, the median rent is $657/month.
Licking at a glance
- Population
- 2,858
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $35,652State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $116,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $657/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Licking a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 20.4%; a poverty rate of 37.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Licking
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Licking the median home value is $116,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $657 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $832 a month in housing costs.
Licking median household income
The median household income in Licking is $35,652 and the income per person is $13,520. 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Licking: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 760
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.42
Licking demographics
- Population
- 2,858
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 672
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Licking ›
Education in Licking
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Licking have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Licking
- Unemployment rate
- 20.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Licking vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking | 2,858 | $35,652 | $116,900 | $657 |
| Raymondville | 563 | $48,438 | $119,500 | $492 |
| Houston | 2,226 | $40,000 | $114,400 | $698 |
| Edgar Springs | 224 | $51,771 | $95,000 | — |
| Salem | 4,677 | $43,923 | $115,000 | $639 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 15,432 | $67,772 | — | $1,250 |
| Summersville | 409 | $48,125 | $67,500 | $663 |
| St. Robert | 5,356 | $62,641 | $225,300 | $1,087 |
| Newburg | 331 | $24,911 | $57,500 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Licking, MO?
The median household income in Licking is $35,652, 50% 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 Licking?
The median home value in Licking is $116,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Licking?
The median gross rent in Licking is $657 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Licking, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 20.4%; a poverty rate of 37.5%.
What is the median age in Licking?
The median age in Licking is 37.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Licking?
The average commute to work in Licking is 18 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Licking?
The unemployment rate in Licking is 20.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Licking?
5.7% of adults in Licking 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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