Terre du Lac, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
2,460 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,115 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francois County
4
Farmington Urban Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francois County
5
Farmington Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 31
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Schools

West County High
3 miles, S 4.1 star
West County Elem
3 miles, S 3.2 star
West County Middle
3 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

Mineral Area College
8 miles, SE 1.4 star
Jefferson College
25 miles, NE 1.4 star
East Central College
41 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Washington County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NW 2.3 star
Parkland Health Center
13 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
74 miles, SE 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
107 miles, NW 1 star