Living in Skidmore, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skidmore · Census data 2020–2024
Skidmore has 189 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $55,313 (22% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $61,900, the median rent is $900/month.
Skidmore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skidmore at a glance
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,313State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $61,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Skidmore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 28%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Skidmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skidmore the median home value is $61,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Skidmore median household income
The median household income in Skidmore is $55,313 and the income per person is $29,069. 28% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Skidmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.99
Skidmore demographics
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skidmore ›
Education in Skidmore
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Skidmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skidmore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.4%
Skidmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore | 189 | $55,313 | $61,900 | $900 |
| Maitland | 385 | $47,500 | $92,900 | $455 |
| Graham | 129 | $36,250 | $87,900 | $415 |
| Burlington Junction | 397 | $50,750 | $90,600 | $387 |
| Maryville | 10,428 | $53,352 | $189,400 | $808 |
| Mound City | 1,066 | $62,468 | $146,300 | $688 |
| Clearmont | 183 | $43,250 | $111,300 | $456 |
| Barnard | 186 | $26,033 | $69,400 | $377 |
| Elmo | 217 | $64,688 | $75,000 | $628 |
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What is the median household income in Skidmore, MO?
The median household income in Skidmore is $55,313, 22% 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 Skidmore?
The median home value in Skidmore is $61,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Skidmore?
The median gross rent in Skidmore is $900 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Skidmore, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 28%.
What is the median age in Skidmore?
The median age in Skidmore is 39.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Skidmore?
The average commute to work in Skidmore is 22 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skidmore?
The unemployment rate in Skidmore is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skidmore?
11.4% of adults in Skidmore 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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