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Linn, MO


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Linn, Missouri

Linn, Missouri, in Osage county, is 41 miles SE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 85 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 1,354 people lived in Linn.

The People and Families of Linn

In Linn, about 44% of adults are married. Linn is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Linn, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Linn had a median family income of $38,854. In Linn, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Linn residents donated more money ($1,500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Linn Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Linn are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Linn offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Linn, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Linn Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Linn, MO

Comparing Linn 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
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population42
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime66
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