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Lowry City, MO


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Lowry City, Missouri

Lowry City, Missouri, in St Clair county, is 68 miles N of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 80 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 728.

The People and Families of Lowry City

In Lowry City, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lowry City, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Lowry City has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lowry City had a median family income of $28,854.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Lowry City.

Lowry City Housing

Lowry City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Lowry City, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Lowry City, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lowry City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lowry City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lowry City, MO

Comparing Lowry City 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11
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