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Fordland, MO


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Fordland, Missouri

Fordland, Missouri, in Webster county, is 20 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 161 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 684 people people live in Fordland.

The People and Families of Fordland

In Fordland, about 58% of adults are married. The people of Fordland spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fordland had a median family income of $33,472.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Fordland.

Fordland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fordland, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Fordland, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fordland Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fordland, MO

Comparing Fordland 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 Old99
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity33
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime22
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