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Owensville, MO


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Owensville, Missouri

Owensville, Missouri, in Gasconade county, is 56 miles SW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 69 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,500.

The People and Families of Owensville

In Owensville, about 55% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Owensville features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Owensville had a median family income of $33,109. Home offices are common in Owensville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Owensville residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Owensville Housing

In Owensville, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Owensville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Owensville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Owensville, MO

Comparing Owensville 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime44
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