Montgomery County, Missouri
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
- top 17% for unemployment
Montgomery County is a county in Missouri with about 11,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, park & nature access, and airport distance. It rates lower on comfortable days and broadband access.
Official websitemcmo.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.3 in
muggy 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 73% of US counties
Home Value$162k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$769better than 62% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.72%better than 45% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 83% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.4 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.4 inbetter than 43% of US counties
Sunny Days238 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.3better than 60% of US counties
School Quality46.3better than 31% of US counties
Violent Crime571/100kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Crime718/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Community
Population11,42126th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.870th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.7%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 28% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.9%better than 24% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.75better than 45% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Montgomery County an affordable place to live?
- Montgomery County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Montgomery County?
- The median home value in Montgomery County is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
- Median household income in Montgomery County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Montgomery County?
- Median gross rent in Montgomery County is $769 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Montgomery County safe?
- Montgomery County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 571/100k (better than 65%). Property crime is 718/100k.
- What is the weather like in Montgomery County?
- Montgomery County averages 79°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.4 in of annual precipitation and about 238 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Montgomery County?
- Public-school quality in Montgomery County is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Montgomery County?
- The average one-way commute in Montgomery County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)