Washington County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
23,483 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,886 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$502 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Missouri
5
United States
4

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 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 2 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MO State Senate District 3, MO State House District 144, MO
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Schools

John a Evans Middle
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trojan Intermediate
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Potosi High
6 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Citadel School
6 miles, SE

Colleges

Mineral Area College
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Jefferson College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
East Central College
34 miles, N • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Washington County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
23 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
88 miles, SE • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
94 miles, NW • 1 star