Licking, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
2,816 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$436 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 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 3 4 32
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 5 0 45
Dec 4 3 34

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 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Licking Elem
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Licking High
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Raymondville Elem
11 miles, S • 3.7 star
Green Forest Elem
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Texas County Technical College
15 miles, SW • 1 star
Central College of Cosmetology
26 miles, N • 1 star
Waynesville Career Center
29 miles, N • 1.4 star
Metro Business College-Rolla
31 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Texas County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Salem Memorial District Hospital
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
31 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
93 miles, N • 1 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
118 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
127 miles, SE • 1 star
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