Living in Worth, Missouri

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

Worth has 34 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $122,917 (74% higher than the Missouri median).

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

Worth at a glance

Population
34
Median age
33.7State: 39
Median household income
$122,917State: $70,702
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
Average commute
44 min

Is Worth a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Missouri median.

Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Worth median household income

The median household income in Worth is $122,917 and the income per person is $38,982. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Worth$122,917
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Worth: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
24
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
54.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
3.09

54.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Worth has many vacation and second homes.

Worth demographics

Population
34
Median age
33.7
Under 18
20.6%
65 and older
14.7%
Households
11
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
14.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Worth

26.3% of adults 25 and older in Worth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Worth26.3%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Worth

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
44 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
61.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.8%

Worth vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Worth34$122,917——
Grant City959$45,192$68,200$480
Parnell189$41,591$53,800$391
Sheridan181$31,250$45,400$298
Albany1,909$44,926$101,300$550
Ravenwood563$60,250$69,300$719
Stanberry1,235$62,639$98,000$852
Blockton122$78,750$62,900$830

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Living in Worth: FAQ

What is the median household income in Worth, MO?

The median household income in Worth is $122,917, 74% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Worth, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Missouri median. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes.

What is the median age in Worth?

The median age in Worth is 33.7 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Worth?

The average commute to work in Worth is 44 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Worth?

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

How educated is Worth?

26.3% of adults in Worth 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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