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South West City, MO


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South West City, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of South West City

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South West City had a median family income of $24,808.

South West City Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%South West City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South West City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of South West City, MO

Comparing South West City 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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