Branson, MO

Branson, Missouri

Branson, Missouri, in Taney county, is 39 miles S of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 158 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 6,050.

The People and Families of Branson

In Branson, about 55% of adults are married.

Branson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Branson had a median family income of $43,145. Interestingly, lots of people in Branson have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Branson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $19,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Branson Housing

Branson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Branson are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Branson, 87% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Branson, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Branson Almanac

Branson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Branson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Branson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Branson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Branson Hospitals

SKAGGS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
PO BOX 650 BUS HWY 65 & SKAGGS RD
(417) 335-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Branson

Wal-Mart in Branson

Branson High Schools (2004)

BRANSON HIGH
935 BUCHANAN RD
417-334-6511
Serves 1,013 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Branson Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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