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Birch Tree, MO


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Birch Tree, Missouri

Birch Tree, Missouri, in Shannon county, is 90 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 131 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 634.

The People and Families of Birch Tree

In Birch Tree, about 51% of adults are married. Birch Tree is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Birch Tree had a median family income of $18,182.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Birch Tree are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Birch Tree Housing

About 67% of housing units in Birch Tree are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Birch Tree are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Missouri.

Commuting

In Birch Tree, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBirch Tree Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBirch Tree Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBirch Tree Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Birch Tree Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Birch Tree, MO

Comparing Birch Tree 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 Population98
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime77
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