Mountain Grove, MO

Census Place

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Population

4,608

0.699% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

Median Age

43.6

Poverty Rate

33.2%

Median Household Income

$26,012

1.27% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$71,900

3.9% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

1,492

4.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Mountain Grove, MO had a population of 4.61k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $26,012. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Mountain Grove, MO grew from 4,576 to 4,608, a 0.699% increase and its median household income declined from $26,346 to $26,012, a -1.27% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mountain Grove, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.846%), Other (Hispanic) (0.738%), and White (Hispanic) (0.174%). NaNk% of the people in Mountain Grove, MO speak a non-English language, and 100% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Mountain Grove, MO is $71,900, and the homeownership rate is 54%. Most people in Mountain Grove, MO commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Mountain Grove, MO is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wright County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 82.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.4%), followed by Other (2.98%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mountain Grove, MO. Showing the available data for Wright County, MO.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.98%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 82.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.4%), followed by Other (2.98%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Missouri.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wright County, MO

82.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
85.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
85% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Barton County, MO
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Missouri colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Mountain Grove, MO is home to a population of 4.61k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2018, 0.0434% of Mountain Grove, MO residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

In 2018, there were 77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.47k people) in Mountain Grove, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mountain Grove, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.47k ± 109
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
58 ± 61
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
39 ± 32

0.933%

Hispanic Population

43 people

0.933% of the people in Mountain Grove, MO are hispanic (43 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mountain Grove, MO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.0434%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

0.0656%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

As of 2018, 0.0434% of Mountain Grove, MO residents (2 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mountain Grove, MO was 0.0656%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mountain Grove, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

N/A

Median Native-Born Age

± N/A

N/A

Median Foreign-Born Age

± N/A

In 2018, the median age of all people in Mountain Grove, MO was 43.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of N/A, were generally N/A than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of N/A. But people in Mountain Grove, MO are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Mountain Grove, MO residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,972 ± 5,012 people
India
19,111 ± 3,389 people
China
16,010 ± 3,102 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,972 Missouri residents, followed by India with 19,111 and China with 16,010.

Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 100% of Mountain Grove, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Mountain Grove, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mountain Grove, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
229 ± 104
Korea
58 ± 52
World War II
15 ± 24

Mountain Grove, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Mountain Grove, MO is $26,012. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Mountain Grove, MO was Census Tract 4901 with a value of $39,886, followed by Census Tract 4804 and Census Tract 4904, with respective values of $34,767 and $25,119.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,527. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Mountain Grove, MO employs 1.49k people. The largest industries in Mountain Grove, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (415 people), Manufacturing (222 people), and Retail Trade (202 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($48,750), Wholesale Trade ($35,885), and Manufacturing ($34,881).

Wages

Median Household Income

$26,012

2018 value

± $3,842

-1.27%

1 Year Growth

± 21.2%

Households in Mountain Grove, MO have a median annual income of $26,012, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $26,346 in 2017, which represents a -1.27% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Mountain Grove, MO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

$59,788

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,357

$43,527

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $948

In 2017, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

Asian
$57,564 ± $7,422
White
$46,113 ± $833
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,513 ± $18,949

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mountain Grove, MO is from Missouri.

0.462

2017 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.462

2016 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2017, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0515% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4901
Census Tract 4804
Census Tract 4904

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mountain Grove, MO was Census Tract 4901 with a value of $39,886, followed by Census Tract 4804 and Census Tract 4904, with respective values of $34,767 and $25,119.

The following map shows all of the places in Mountain Grove, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

33.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mountain Grove, MO (1.48k out of 4.46k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,460 ± 296
Two Or More
21 ± 61
Hispanic
1 ± 55

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mountain Grove, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.49k

2018 Value

± 323

-4.85%

1 Year decline

± 32.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Mountain Grove, MO declined at a rate of -4.85%, from 1.57k employees to 1.49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mountain Grove, MO, are Production Occupations (256 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (195 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (135 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mountain Grove, MO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mountain Grove, MO, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (256 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (195 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (135 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Mountain Grove, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.48 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (4.01 times), and Production Occupations (2.99 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mountain Grove, MO, by median earnings, are Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($51,438), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($51,000), and Management, Business, Science, & Arts Occupations ($50,398).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.49k

2018 Value

± 323

-4.85%

1 Year decline

± 32.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Mountain Grove, MO declined at a rate of -4.85%, from 1.57k employees to 1.49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mountain Grove, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (415 people), Manufacturing (222 people), and Retail Trade (202 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mountain Grove, MO, though some of these residents may live in Mountain Grove, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Mountain Grove, MO, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (415 people), Manufacturing (222 people), and Retail Trade (202 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Mountain Grove, MO has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.17 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.04 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2.01 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mountain Grove, MO, by median earnings, are Educational Services ($48,750), Wholesale Trade ($35,885), and Manufacturing ($34,881).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $27.7B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($24B) and Mixed freight ($22.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$272B

2015 Value in Missouri

$433B

Projected 2045 Value in Missouri

59.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Missouri trade was $272B. This is expected to increase 59.4% to $433B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$31.1B
Kansas
$13.5B
Texas
$9.57B

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $31.1B, followed by Kansas with $13.5B and Texas and $9.57B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mountain Grove, MO was $71,900 in 2018, which is 0.313 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $69,200 to $71,900, a 3.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Mountain Grove, MO is 54%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Mountain Grove, MO have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Mountain Grove, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$71,900

2018 Median

± $7,496

$69,200

2017 Median

± $8,543

In 2018, the median property value in Mountain Grove, MO grew to to $71,900 from the previous year's value of $69,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Mountain Grove, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mountain Grove, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$26,012

Median Household Income

± $3,842

2.06k

Number of Households

± 353

In 2018, the median household income of the 2.06k households in Mountain Grove, MO declined from $26,012 from the previous year's value of $26,346.

The following chart displays the households in Mountain Grove, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Mountain Grove, MO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mountain Grove, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

54%

2018 Homeownership

45.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 54% of the housing units in Mountain Grove, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mountain Grove, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mountain Grove, MO have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mountain Grove, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mountain Grove, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
86.6%
Carpooled
7.2%
Worked At Home
2.49%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Mountain Grove, MO was Drove Alone (86.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.2%) and those who Worked At Home (2.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mountain Grove, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mountain Grove, MO have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

84% of the population of Mountain Grove, MO has health coverage, with 19.5% on employee plans, 33.7% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.949% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Wright County, MO see 6089 patients per year on average, which represents a 33.2% increase from the previous year (4573 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2286 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 795 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Pemiscot County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.2%). Additionally, DeKalb County and Marion County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wright County, MO.

6,089 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wright County, MO

Primary care physicians in Wright County, MO see an average of 6,089 patients per year. This represents a 33.2% increase from the previous year (4,573 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wright County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

16%

Uninsured

19.5%

Employer Coverage

33.7%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.949%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mountain Grove, MO declined by 28.3% from 22.3% to 16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mountain Grove, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.