Living in Moundville, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moundville · Census data 2020–2024

Moundville has 98 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $56,667 (20% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $72,500, the median rent is $665/month.

Moundville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Moundville at a glance

Population
98
Median age
47.5State: 39
Median household income
$56,667State: $70,702
Median home value
$72,500State: $230,300
Median rent
$665/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
47.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
Average commute
24 min

Is Moundville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Moundville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moundville the median home value is $72,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Moundville$72,500
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Moundville$665
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Moundville median household income

The median household income in Moundville is $56,667 and the income per person is $20,710. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Moundville$56,667
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Moundville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
47.1%
Renter-occupied
52.9%
Vacant
12.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.88

Moundville demographics

Population
98
Median age
47.5
Under 18
14.3%
65 and older
27.6%
Households
34
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moundville ›

Education in Moundville

5.8% of adults 25 and older in Moundville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Moundville5.8%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Moundville

Unemployment rate
7.8%State: 4%
Average commute
24 minState: 24 min
Work from home
10.6%
Drive alone
68.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
85.3%

Moundville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Moundville98$56,667$72,500$665
Bronaugh163$52,917$43,600$1,000
Nevada7,925$42,813$122,700$720
Sheldon443$41,848$67,500$617
Fort Scott7,555$52,159$100,500$755
Liberal747$65,250$77,000$650
Walker359$40,417—$663

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Living in Moundville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Moundville, MO?

The median household income in Moundville is $56,667, 20% 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 Moundville?

The median home value in Moundville is $72,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Moundville?

The median gross rent in Moundville is $665 per month, about 19.2% of household income.

Is Moundville, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.

What is the median age in Moundville?

The median age in Moundville is 47.5 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Moundville?

The average commute to work in Moundville is 24 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Moundville?

The unemployment rate in Moundville is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Moundville?

5.8% of adults in Moundville 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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