Living in Perkins, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perkins · Census data 2020–2024
Perkins has 106 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $48,558 (31% lower than the Missouri median), the median rent is $890/month.
Perkins is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perkins at a glance
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,558State: $70,702
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
Is Perkins a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Perkins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perkins the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Perkins median household income
The median household income in Perkins is $48,558 and the income per person is $20,418. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Perkins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 20%
- Renter-occupied
- 80%
- Vacant
- 46.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.03
46.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Perkins has many vacation and second homes.
Perkins demographics
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 35
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 24.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perkins ›
Education in Perkins
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Perkins have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perkins
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Perkins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins | 106 | $48,558 | — | $890 |
| Oran | 1,033 | $65,200 | $135,000 | $663 |
| Delta | 532 | $45,625 | $119,400 | $707 |
| Advance | 1,450 | $59,688 | $127,500 | $706 |
| Vanduser | 198 | $42,500 | $64,100 | $866 |
| Chaffee | 3,026 | $43,542 | $117,400 | $632 |
| Allenville | 127 | $51,071 | $82,500 | — |
| Morley | 540 | $47,132 | $84,300 | $825 |
| New Hamburg | 247 | $98,750 | $198,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Perkins, MO?
The median household income in Perkins is $48,558, 31% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Perkins?
The median gross rent in Perkins is $890 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Perkins, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Perkins?
The median age in Perkins is 43.3 years (Missouri: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Perkins?
The unemployment rate in Perkins is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perkins?
14.6% of adults in Perkins 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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