Schell City, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
164 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$47,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernon County
6
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

Vernon County
7
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 32
Feb 2 2 36
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 5 0 56
May 6 0 66
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 2 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 28, MO State House District 125, MO
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Schools

Northeast Vernon Co R-I Elem
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northeast Vernon Co R-I High
10 miles, SW • 2.8 star
El Dorado Springs Elem
12 miles, S • 1.9 star
El Dorado Springs High
12 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Nevada Regional Technical Center
17 miles, W • 1.4 star
Cottey College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Nevada Regional Medical Center
19 miles, W • 4.1 star
Bates County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
64 miles, SW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
94 miles, N • 3.7 star
Columbia Regional Airport
117 miles, E • 1 star
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