City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Claycomo, MO

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

1,994
Residents
$49,649
Median income
$151,300
Median home
$1,358
Median rent (state)

Claycomo - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Claycomo lands in the 19th percentile for household income and the 6th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

19th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
51st
percentile, median rent
6th
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: Claycomo, MO

Claycomo is a small town in Missouri, home to 1,994 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Claycomo households earn a median of $49,649 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 19.2%. Home values in Claycomo run a median of $151,300, and the median resident age is 33.3 years. About 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 63.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Claycomo (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Claycomo's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 4347.9 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: the state registers 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. 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. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 89.8 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

1,994 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$49,649 /yr

Poverty 19.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Claycomo compare to other US cities?

Claycomo measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 19% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 51% pricier than other cities
Safety 6% 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: Claycomo ranks #206 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 Claycomo 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 Claycomo toward the top of Missouri's cities

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

Median Household Income
#505 of 842
40th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 875
88th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#298 of 833
64th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#177 of 875
79th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#489 of 875
44th 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.

19thIncome percentile
6thSafety percentile

19th percentile nationally for median household income · 6th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Claycomo's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Claycomo'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 29 Avg. percentile National median
Claycomo'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 Claycomo's home value compares nationally

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

$151,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $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. Claycomo $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 - Claycomo, MO Claycomo, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Claycomo, 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 Claycomo, MO median $49,649/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%
Claycomo, 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 Claycomo, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 19.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.4%

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

Population
1,994
Median Income
$49,649
Median Home Value
$151,300
Median Age
33.3
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
4347.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
442.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3905.7
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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1,330 residents1,340 residents1,350 residents1,360 residents1,370 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,342 residents 1,362 residents ▲ +1.5%
Claycomo'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 0
2020 13
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.8%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
11.7%

Based on 901 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 Claycomo 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
89.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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2,006 people
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2,006 people
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1,978 people
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2,010 people
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2,011 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Claycomo's 1,994 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Holley, NY
1,994 people
Slocomb, AL
1,995 people
Joseph, AZ
1,995 people
Picacho Hills, NM
1,995 people
Glen Alpine, NC
1,995 people
Rosemount, OH
1,995 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Claycomo's $49,649 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Okeene, OK
$49,650 median income
Waynesburg, PA
$49,648 median income
Menominee, MI
$49,646 median income
Booneville, AR
$49,653 median income
Powderly, KY
$49,653 median income
Lafayette, OH
$49,653 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Claycomo, 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 Claycomo, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.8% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.4% White 79.8% Black or African American 3.5% Asian 1.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.9% Two or more races 9.1% 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 Claycomo 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
Claycomo (this city) 1,994 $49,649
Adrian 2,006 $48,233
Raintree Plantation 2,006 $71,953
Carterville 1,978 $55,099
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Claycomo, MO?

What is the population of Claycomo, MO? +

1,994 people live in Claycomo, MO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Claycomo, MO? +

Median annual household income in Claycomo runs $49,649, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Claycomo? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Claycomo; 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 Claycomo, MO safe? +

Claycomo has a total crime rate of 4347.9 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 Claycomo, MO? +

The median home value in Claycomo is $151,300, 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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