Birch Tree, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
395 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$319 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shannon County
4
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shannon County
2
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 33
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 4 2 47
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Birch Tree Elem
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Liberty Middle
8 miles, W · 2.8star
Liberty Sr High
8 miles, W · 3.2star
Winona Elem
9 miles, E · 2.8star
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Colleges

South Central Career Center
27 miles, W · 1.4star
Texas County Technical College
34 miles, NW · 1star
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Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center
28 miles, W · 2.3star
Texas County Memorial Hospital
34 miles, NW · 2.3star
Fulton County Hospital
46 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
107 miles, E · 1star
Columbia Regional Airport
132 miles, N · 1star
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