City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Velda City, MO

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

1,231
Residents
$43,125
Median income
$50,900
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Velda City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Velda City lands in the 11th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

11th
percentile, household income
0th
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Velda City, MO

Missouri's Velda City is a small town, with 1,231 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $43,125 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 18.4%. Home values in Velda City run a median of $50,900, and the median resident age is 34.2 years. About 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 20 residential building permits were authorized in Velda City (Low Activity), per Census BPS data.

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). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,218 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Velda City report an average commute of 20.0 minutes, with 76.9% driving alone and 3.4% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 98.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

1,231 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$43,125 /yr

Poverty 18.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Velda City compare to other US cities?

Here's how Velda City stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 0% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Velda 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 Home Value places Velda City near the bottom of Missouri's cities

Among the 833 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Velda City ranks #788 - the 5th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Velda City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#637 of 842
24th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#108 of 875
69th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#788 of 833
5th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#193 of 875
78th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#485 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.

11thIncome percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Velda City's home value compares nationally

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

$50,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 100% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $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. Velda 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 - Velda City, MO Velda City, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Velda 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 Velda City, MO median $43,125/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%
Velda 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 Velda City, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 18.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.3%

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

Population
1,231
Median Income
$43,125
Median Home Value
$50,900
Median Age
34.2
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%

Population Change

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

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1,150 residents1,200 residents1,250 residents1,300 residents1,350 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,187 residents 1,309 residents ▲ +10.3%
Velda City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
20
housing units authorized
Single-Family
20
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 30
2022 19
2023 17
2024 20

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.0 minutes
Drive Alone
76.9%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
6.5%
Walk
5.2%
Work from Home
3.4%

Based on 554 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 Velda City sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Summer Set
1,222 people
Rock Port
1,207 people
Gerald
1,264 people
Wellsville
1,197 people
Dixon
1,267 people
St. Martins
1,195 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Velda City's 1,231 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Genoa, NV
1,231 people
Middleburgh, NY
1,231 people
McKinley Heights, OH
1,231 people
Newport CDP (Washington County), OH
1,231 people
Owensville, IN
1,232 people
University Heights, IA
1,232 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Velda City's $43,125 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pine Apple, AL
$43,125 median income
Pilot Station, AK
$43,125 median income
Hartman, AR
$43,125 median income
Tulelake, CA
$43,125 median income
Winchester, ID
$43,125 median income
Versailles, IL
$43,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Velda 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 Velda City, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 96.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.4% White 1.2% Black or African American 96.4% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.4% Two or more races 0.2% 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 Velda 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
Velda City (this city) 1,231 $43,125
Summer Set 1,222 $102,760
Rock Port 1,207 $45,208
Gerald 1,264 $56,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Velda City, MO?

What is the population of Velda City, MO? +

The population of Velda City, MO stands at 1,231 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

In Velda City, the typical household earns $43,125 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Velda City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Velda 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.

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

A typical home in Velda City is worth $50,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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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