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Holcomb, MO


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Holcomb, Missouri

Holcomb, Missouri, in Dunklin county, is 54 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 86 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 696 people lived in Holcomb.

The People and Families of Holcomb

In Holcomb, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holcomb had a median family income of $29,219. In Holcomb, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Holcomb.

Holcomb Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Holcomb are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Holcomb compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Holcomb, 87% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Holcomb Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Holcomb Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Holcomb, MO

Comparing Holcomb 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 Old77
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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