City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Bates City, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bates City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

183
Residents
$83,333
Median income
$212,500
Median home
$1,358
Median rent (state)

Bates City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Bates City lands in the 65th percentile for household income and the 15th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

65th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
51st
percentile, median rent
15th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bates City, MO

Missouri's Bates City is a small town, with 183 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Bates City households earn a median of $83,333 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.1%. Bates City's housing stock carries a median value of $212,500, and the median resident age is 43.4 years. About 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 47.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Bates City (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Bates City's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 3056.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Missouri at 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,358 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 29.6 minutes, with 77.1% driving alone and 10.0% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 52.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

183 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$83,333 /yr

Poverty 6.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Bates City compare to other US cities?

Where Bates City sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 51% pricier than other cities
Safety 15% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Missouri and the picture shifts: Bates City ranks #188 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Bates City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Bates City toward the top of Missouri's cities

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Bates City ranks #1 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Bates City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#140 of 842
83rd percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 875
88th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#145 of 833
83rd percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#572 of 875
34th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#507 of 875
41st percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

65thIncome percentile
15thSafety percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income · 15th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Bates City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Bates City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 44 Avg. percentile National median
Bates City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Bates City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$212,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bates City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bates City, MO Bates City, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bates City, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bates City, MO median $83,333/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bates City, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bates City, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
183
Median Income
$83,333
Median Home Value
$212,500
Median Age
43.4
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor force participation
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3056.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
436.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2620.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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210 residents215 residents220 residents225 residents230 residents 202020212022202320242025 216 residents 227 residents ▲ +5.1%
Bates City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 2
2021 3
2022 0
2023 1
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
29.6 minutes
Drive Alone
77.1%
Carpool
12.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
10.0%

Based on 70 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bates City sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,358/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
52.5 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Fountain N' Lakes
183 people
Old Monroe
183 people
Blodgett
182 people
Cowgill
184 people
Vanduser
182 people
Brandsville
181 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bates City's 183 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Sisquoc, CA
183 people
Volcano, CA
183 people
Pittman, FL
183 people
Eagarville, IL
183 people
Mount Auburn, IA
183 people
Woolstock, IA
183 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bates City's $83,333 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Clinton, CT
$83,333 median income
Polk City, FL
$83,333 median income
McNabb, IL
$83,333 median income
Homecroft, IN
$83,333 median income
Halbur, IA
$83,333 median income
Brookville, KS
$83,333 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bates City, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bates City, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 88.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 3.3% American Indian 5.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bates City compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bates City (this city) 183 $83,333
Fountain N' Lakes 183 N/A
Old Monroe 183 $61,458
Blodgett 182 $66,875
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bates City, MO?

What is the population of Bates City, MO? +

The population of Bates City, MO stands at 183 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bates City, MO? +

In Bates City, the typical household earns $83,333 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bates City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bates City; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Bates City, MO safe? +

Bates City has a total crime rate of 3056.8 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Bates City, MO? +

Homes in Bates City carry a median value of $212,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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