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South West City, Missouri, in McDonald county, is 40 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 80 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town has a population of 855.
In South West City, about 56% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, South West City had a median family income of $24,808.
About 56% of housing units in South West City are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in South West City benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Missouri.
In South West City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.
Comparing South West City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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