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Stockton, Missouri

Stockton, Missouri, in Cedar county, is 43 miles NW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 105 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,960.

The People and Families of Stockton

In Stockton, about 54% of adults are married. Stockton offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stockton had a median family income of $34,427. In Stockton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Stockton.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stockton gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stockton Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Stockton. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Stockton is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Stockton, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stockton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Stockton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Stockton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Stockton, MO

Comparing Stockton 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built88

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime56
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