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Salisbury, MO


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Salisbury, Missouri

Salisbury, Missouri, in Chariton county, is 41 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 97 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. About 1,726 people people live in Salisbury.

The People and Families of Salisbury

In Salisbury, about 60% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Salisbury. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salisbury had a median family income of $41,389.

Salisbury Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Salisbury, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Salisbury, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Salisbury Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Salisbury, MO

Comparing Salisbury 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
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
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