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Miller, MO


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Miller, Missouri

Miller, Missouri, in Lawrence county, is 29 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 136 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 754.

The People and Families of Miller

In Miller, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Miller, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miller had a median family income of $32,222.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Miller favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Miller Housing

Miller has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Miller, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Miller -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMiller Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Miller Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Miller Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Miller, MO

Comparing Miller 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
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime45
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