Congressional District 8, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
771,880 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,701 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$429 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$568 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 32
Feb 3 2 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Schools

Ellington High School
8 miles, N 2.8 star
Ellington Elementary
8 miles, N 3.7 star
Van Buren Elem
10 miles, SW 3.7 star
Van Buren High
10 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
35 miles, SE 1.4 star
Three Rivers College
36 miles, SE 1.4 star
Mineral Area College
55 miles, NE 1.4 star
South Central Career Center
58 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
35 miles, SE 1.4 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
75 miles, E 1 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
116 miles, NE 3.7 star
Barkley Regional Airport
118 miles, SE 1 star