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Summersville, MO


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Summersville, Missouri

Summersville, Missouri, in Texas county, is 90 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 125 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 544.

The People and Families of Summersville

In Summersville, about 62% of adults are married. Summersville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Lots of people in the city live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Summersville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Summersville had a median family income of $22,500.

Summersville Housing

In Summersville, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Summersville rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Summersville.

Commuting

In Summersville, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySummersville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Summersville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Summersville, MO

Comparing Summersville 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
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built88

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime34
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