Houston, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,407 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas County
3
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

Texas County
3
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 35
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 5 0 45
Dec 4 2 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 33, MO State House District 143, MO
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Schools

Houston High
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Houston Elem
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Houston Middle
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Texas County Technical College
1 miles, SW • 1 star
Central College of Cosmetology
35 miles, N • 1 star
Waynesville Career Center
37 miles, N • 1.4 star
South Central Career Center
41 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Texas County Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Salem Memorial District Hospital
32 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
104 miles, N • 1 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
131 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
132 miles, SE • 1 star
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