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Matthews, MO


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Matthews, Missouri

Matthews, Missouri is 88 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 114 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in New Madrid county. The population of the city is 605.

The People and Families of Matthews

In Matthews, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Matthews had a median family income of $30,655.

Matthews Housing

Of the housing in Matthews, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Missouri standards.

Commuting

In Matthews, 98% of commuters drive to work. Matthews features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Matthews Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Matthews, MO

Comparing Matthews 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 Old88
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime67
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