Climax Springs, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 8/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,074 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
40.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$597 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Camden County
3
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

Camden County
4
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) 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 2 4 31
Feb 2 2 36
Mar 2 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 2 2 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Climax Springs Elem
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Climax Springs High
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Macks Creek High
10 miles, S · 2.8star
Macks Creek Elem
10 miles, S · 1.9star

Colleges

Southwest Baptist University
40 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Lake Regional Health System
20 miles, E · 2.3star
Mercy Hospital Lebanon
37 miles, S · 4.1star
Citizens Memorial Hospital
38 miles, SW · 2.3star

Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
67 miles, NE · 1star
Joplin Regional Airport
103 miles, W · 1star
Kansas City International Airport
122 miles, NW · 3.7star