Mountain View, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
2,648 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,005 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$419 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$377 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howell County
3
West Plains 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

Howell County
5
West Plains Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 33
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 4 2 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

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%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Schools

Mountain View Elem
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Liberty Middle
3 miles, SE 2.8 star
Liberty Sr High
3 miles, SE 3.2 star
Birch Tree Elem
11 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

South Central Career Center
20 miles, SW 1.4 star
Missouri State University-West Plains
20 miles, SW 1.4 star
Texas County Technical College
26 miles, N 1 star
The Beauty School
58 miles, SW

Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center
20 miles, SW 2.3 star
Texas County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N 2.3 star
Fulton County Hospital
43 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport
94 miles, NW 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
118 miles, E 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
129 miles, N 1 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
141 miles, NE 3.7 star