Living in Schell City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schell City · Census data 2020–2024
Schell City has 224 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $46,250 (35% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $57,500, the median rent is $569/month.
Schell City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schell City at a glance
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $57,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $569/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Schell City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Schell City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schell City the median home value is $57,500, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $569 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Schell City median household income
The median household income in Schell City is $46,250 and the income per person is $20,058. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Schell City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 121
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.46
Schell City demographics
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schell City ›
Education in Schell City
13% of adults 25 and older in Schell City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schell City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Schell City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schell City | 224 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $569 |
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Walker | 359 | $40,417 | — | $663 |
| El Dorado Springs | 3,586 | $32,128 | $103,900 | $775 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Rich Hill | 1,453 | $47,167 | $75,600 | $900 |
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
| Nevada | 7,925 | $42,813 | $122,700 | $720 |
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
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What is the median household income in Schell City, MO?
The median household income in Schell City is $46,250, 35% 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 Schell City?
The median home value in Schell City is $57,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Schell City?
The median gross rent in Schell City is $569 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Schell City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Schell City?
The median age in Schell City is 41 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Schell City?
The average commute to work in Schell City is 41 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schell City?
The unemployment rate in Schell City is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schell City?
13% of adults in Schell 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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