Goose Creek Lake, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
533 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,147 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$292 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$435 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francois County
4
Farmington Urban Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francois County
5
Farmington Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 31
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 3, MO State House District 117, MO
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Schools

Bloomsdale Elem
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Mineral Area College
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Jefferson College
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
Career Center of Southern Illinois
30 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Parkland Health Center
15 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
67 miles, S • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
106 miles, SE • 1 star
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