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Walnut Grove, MO


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Walnut Grove, Missouri

Walnut Grove, Missouri, in Greene county, is 19 miles NW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 129 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 630 people in Walnut Grove.

The People and Families of Walnut Grove

In Walnut Grove, about 58% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Walnut Grove. The kids here are young and many. In the city, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut Grove had a median family income of $39,688.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Walnut Grove Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Walnut Grove is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Walnut Grove, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Walnut Grove, MO

Comparing Walnut Grove 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime67
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