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Essex, MO


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Essex, Missouri

Essex, Missouri, in Stoddard county, is 81 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 115 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 524 residents.

The People and Families of Essex

In Essex, about 60% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Essex than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $35,673.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Essex.

Essex Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Essex, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Essex Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Essex, MO

Comparing Essex 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 Population99
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
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