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Purdy, MO


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Purdy, Missouri

Purdy, Missouri, in Barry county, is 44 miles SW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 124 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 1,103 people in the city.

The People and Families of Purdy

In Purdy, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Purdy had a median family income of $28,636.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,550) in Purdy. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Purdy Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Purdy is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Purdy is known in Missouri for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Purdy, 99% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Purdy Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Purdy Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Purdy Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Purdy, MO

Comparing Purdy 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
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
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