C-

Strasburg, MO

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Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 116 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Strasburg, MO aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 116 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $61,875, median home value of $163,500, median rent of $725 per month, and 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,358 per month (studio $1,095, 1BR $1,197, 3BR $1,769, 4BR $2,103).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Strasburg, MO include housing. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 8.0% and poverty 22.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$61,875
Median household income
Education F
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.6x
Home value $163,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent C+
$1,358/mo
2BR fair market rent (26% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$61,875
▼ 0% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,008
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
Poverty Rate
22.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$163,500
▼ 41% vs national
Median Rent
$725/mo
Owner Occupied
71.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,358/mo
▲ 13% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,095
1BR
$1,197
2BR
$1,358
3BR
$1,769
4BR
$2,103

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
▼ 18 ppt vs national
High School+
57.1%
Median Age
53.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Strasburg, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 116. This area performs well in housing. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Strasburg, MO affordable?
Strasburg, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $61,875. Median home value is $163,500.
What is the cost of living in Strasburg?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $725/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,358/mo. Median home value $163,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →