Living in Tallapoosa, Missouri

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

Tallapoosa has 43 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $55,750 (21% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $37,500.

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

Tallapoosa at a glance

Population
43
Median age
63.3State: 39
Median household income
$55,750State: $70,702
Median home value
$37,500State: $230,300
Homeowners
73.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Tallapoosa a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Tallapoosa

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tallapoosa the median home value is $37,500, 89% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Tallapoosa$37,500
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Tallapoosa median household income

The median household income in Tallapoosa is $55,750 and the income per person is $25,305. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Tallapoosa$55,750
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Tallapoosa: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
27
Owner-occupied
73.7%
Renter-occupied
26.3%
Vacant
29.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
2.26

Tallapoosa demographics

Population
43
Median age
63.3
Under 18
11.6%
65 and older
46.5%
Households
19
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
23.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Tallapoosa

0% of adults 25 and older in Tallapoosa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tallapoosa0%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Tallapoosa

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
64.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Tallapoosa vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Tallapoosa43$55,750$37,500—
Risco288$48,000$62,300$696
Gideon662$41,538$55,500$489
Parma596$63,750$43,300$575
Portageville2,825$52,279$152,400$764
Clarkton958$46,333$47,000$611
Wardell445$40,250$54,300$563
Marston400$35,000$64,300$682
Malden3,805$40,118$101,300$673

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Living in Tallapoosa: FAQ

What is the median household income in Tallapoosa, MO?

The median household income in Tallapoosa is $55,750, 21% 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 Tallapoosa?

The median home value in Tallapoosa is $37,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is Tallapoosa, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14%.

What is the median age in Tallapoosa?

The median age in Tallapoosa is 63.3 years (Missouri: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Tallapoosa?

The unemployment rate in Tallapoosa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Tallapoosa?

0% of adults in Tallapoosa 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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