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Puxico, MO


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Puxico, Missouri

Puxico, Missouri, in Stoddard county, is 82 miles N of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 116 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,145.

The People and Families of Puxico

In Puxico, about 43% of adults are married. Puxico offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in Puxico if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Puxico had a median family income of $29,286.

Crime and Safety

Puxico is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Puxico Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Puxico. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Puxico is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Puxico, 59% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Puxico, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Puxico Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Puxico Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Puxico Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Puxico Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Puxico, MO

Comparing Puxico 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime88
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