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Sarcoxie, MO


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Sarcoxie, Missouri

Sarcoxie, Missouri, in Jasper county, is 46 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 121 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is included in the Joplin metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,354 people lived in Sarcoxie.

The People and Families of Sarcoxie

In Sarcoxie, about 57% of adults are married.

In Sarcoxie, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sarcoxie had a median family income of $34,519.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Sarcoxie.

Sarcoxie Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Sarcoxie are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Sarcoxie, 96% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Sarcoxie.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sarcoxie Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sarcoxie Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Sarcoxie Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sarcoxie, MO

Comparing Sarcoxie 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men23
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime56
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