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Alba, MO


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Alba, Missouri

Alba, Missouri, in Jasper county, is 61 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 115 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is conveniently located inside the Joplin metropolitan area. There are an estimated 588 people in Alba.

The People and Families of Alba

In Alba, about 54% of adults are married. Many folks in Alba are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alba had a median family income of $32,500.

Alba Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Alba is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Alba, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alba strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Alba Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Alba, MO

Comparing Alba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity33
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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