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Diamond, MO


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Diamond, Missouri

Diamond, Missouri, in Newton county, is 58 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 109 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The people of the town are in the Joplin metropolitan area. Diamond has a population of 807.

The People and Families of Diamond

In Diamond, about 65% of adults are married. Diamond is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Diamond had a median family income of $34,167.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Diamond residents, with $10,400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Diamond isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Diamond Housing

In Diamond, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Diamond, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Diamond Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Diamond Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Diamond, MO

Comparing Diamond 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 Old1010
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity65
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime78
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