Houstonia, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
255 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,396 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$48,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pettis County
5
Sedalia Urban Area
5
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pettis County
6
Sedalia Urban Area
6
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 2 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 28, MO State House District 52, MO
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Schools

Northwest Elem
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Sweet Springs Elem
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Northwest High
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
Sweet Springs High
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

State Fair Community College
15 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Bothwell Regional Health Center
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
Western Missouri Medical Center
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
62 miles, SE • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
78 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
114 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Joplin Regional Airport
136 miles, SW • 1 star
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