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Ash Grove, MO


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Ash Grove, Missouri

Ash Grove, Missouri, in Greene county, is 17 miles NW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 134 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. Ash Grove has a population of 1,430.

The People and Families of Ash Grove

In Ash Grove, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ash Grove had a median family income of $39,318.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ash Grove Housing

About 66% of housing units in Ash Grove are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Ash Grove, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Ash Grove. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Ash Grove, MO

Comparing Ash Grove 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime44
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