Wright County, Missouri
Among the top 4% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
- top 4% for park & nature access
- top 5% for cost of living
- bottom 10% for school quality
Wright County is a county in Missouri with about 18,000 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include park & nature access, cost of living, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on broadband access and school quality.
Official websitewrightcountymo.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in2.7 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$142k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$593better than 94% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$989better than 94% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.41%better than 93% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.89%better than 63% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 48% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.4 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.9 inbetter than 56% of US counties
Sunny Days252 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 40% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.4better than 42% of US counties
School Quality36.4better than 10% of US counties
Violent Crime899/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime798/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Community
Population18,47539th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1013th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9832nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7394th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.1%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 26% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 39% of US counties
Airport Distance153 mibetter than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.0%better than 15% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.62better than 44% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wright County an affordable place to live?
- Wright County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wright County?
- The median home value in Wright County is $142k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wright County?
- Median household income in Wright County is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wright County?
- Median gross rent in Wright County is $593 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wright County safe?
- Wright County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 899/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 798/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wright County?
- Wright County averages 78°F in July and 33°F in January, with 46.4 in of annual precipitation and about 252 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wright County?
- Public-school quality in Wright County is below average, scoring better than 10% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wright County?
- The average one-way commute in Wright 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)