Nelson, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
89 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,145 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
59.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$28,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$350 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$425 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
2
Marshall Urban Area
2
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
4
Marshall Urban Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 28
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 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 a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 21, MO State House District 51, MO
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Schools

Blackwater Elem
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Hardeman Elem
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Pilot Grove High
11 miles, S • 2.8 star
Pilot Grove Elem
11 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Missouri Valley College
12 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Cooper County Community Hospital
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Bothwell Regional Health Center
23 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
45 miles, SE • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
93 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
122 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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