Downing, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
366 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$47,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$327 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Schuyler County
2
Kirksville Urban Area
3
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Schuyler County
2
Kirksville Urban Area
6
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Schools

Scotland Co High
10 miles, SE 3.7 star
Scotland Co Elem
10 miles, SE 2.3 star
Schuyler Co Elem
11 miles, W 1.9 star
Schuyler Co High
11 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Kirksville Area Technical Center
23 miles, SW 1 star
Truman State University
24 miles, SW 2.8 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
37 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Scotland County Hospital
11 miles, SE 3.2 star
Northeast Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
99 miles, N 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, NE 1.4 star
Columbia Regional Airport
116 miles, S 1 star