Living in Theodosia, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Theodosia · Census data 2020–2024
Theodosia has 178 residents with a median age of 59.6. The median household income is $24,600 (65% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $114,600.
Theodosia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Theodosia at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 59.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $24,600State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $114,600State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Theodosia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 28.3%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Theodosia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Theodosia the median home value is $114,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Theodosia median household income
The median household income in Theodosia is $24,600 and the income per person is $19,149. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Theodosia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 47.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.71
47.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Theodosia has many vacation and second homes.
Theodosia demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 59.6
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Theodosia ›
Education in Theodosia
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Theodosia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Theodosia
- Unemployment rate
- 28.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.2%
Theodosia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodosia | 178 | $24,600 | $114,600 | — |
| Oakland | 146 | $43,358 | — | — |
| Gainesville | 1,010 | $32,391 | $119,500 | $457 |
| Bull Shoals | 1,678 | $41,976 | $158,100 | $715 |
| Lakeview | 851 | $66,786 | $215,700 | $675 |
| Diamond City | 672 | $45,966 | $98,000 | $617 |
| Midway | 1,279 | $30,750 | $147,300 | $1,035 |
| Lead Hill | 320 | $55,000 | $114,300 | $889 |
| Flippin | 1,334 | $43,555 | $113,800 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Theodosia, MO?
The median household income in Theodosia is $24,600, 65% 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 Theodosia?
The median home value in Theodosia is $114,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Theodosia, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 28.3%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Theodosia?
The median age in Theodosia is 59.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Theodosia?
The average commute to work in Theodosia is 13 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Theodosia?
The unemployment rate in Theodosia is 28.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Theodosia?
3.6% of adults in Theodosia 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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