Living in Lowry City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowry City · Census data 2020–2024
Lowry City has 618 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $41,250 (42% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $82,200, the median rent is $715/month.
Lowry City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lowry City at a glance
- Population
- 618
- Median age
- 45State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $82,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $715/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Lowry City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lowry City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowry City the median home value is $82,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $868 a month in housing costs.
Lowry City median household income
The median household income in Lowry City is $41,250 and the income per person is $21,254. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lowry City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 321
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.30
Lowry City demographics
- Population
- 618
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowry City ›
Education in Lowry City
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Lowry City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowry City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Lowry City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry City | 618 | $41,250 | $82,200 | $715 |
| Osceola | 1,042 | $42,582 | $127,000 | $557 |
| Deepwater | 320 | $29,722 | $81,300 | $686 |
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
| Clinton | 9,065 | $51,250 | $155,400 | $702 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Weaubleau | 521 | $30,686 | — | $545 |
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What is the median household income in Lowry City, MO?
The median household income in Lowry City is $41,250, 42% 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 Lowry City?
The median home value in Lowry City is $82,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lowry City?
The median gross rent in Lowry City is $715 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Lowry City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Lowry City?
The median age in Lowry City is 45 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lowry City?
The average commute to work in Lowry City is 44 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowry City?
The unemployment rate in Lowry City is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowry City?
6.9% of adults in Lowry City 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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