Saginaw, Missouri
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 64% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
- top 5% for amenities nearby
- bottom 18% for broadband access
Limited data for Saginaw — the figures below are what we have. See Newton County for a fuller picture.
Saginaw is a small community in Missouri with about 305 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, sunny days, and park & nature access. It rates lower on property crime and broadband access.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.2 in2.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US places
Home Value$166k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$968better than 43% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$99better than 71% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.76%better than 67% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.97%better than 48% of US places
Unemployment2.3%better than 65% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.5 in69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.1 inbetter than 63% of US places
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 75% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.1better than 37% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 61% of US places
School Quality43.9better than 22% of US places
Violent Crime1134/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Crime1886/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Community
Population30527th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2455th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5887th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.6%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)11.1%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 38% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access74.0%better than 18% of US places
Amenities Nearby1803.28better than 95% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 75% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Saginaw an affordable place to live?
- Saginaw is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Saginaw?
- The median home value in Saginaw is $166k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Saginaw?
- Median household income in Saginaw is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Saginaw?
- Median gross rent in Saginaw is $968 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Saginaw safe?
- Saginaw is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1134/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 1886/100k.
- What is the weather like in Saginaw?
- Saginaw averages 80°F in July and 35°F in January, with 47.5 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Saginaw?
- Public-school quality in Saginaw is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)