Worthington, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
23 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$351 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
10.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
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

Putnam County
1
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (74%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 6 28
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Schuyler Co High
7 miles, E · 2.3star
Schuyler Co Elem
7 miles, E · 1.9star
Adair Co Elem
12 miles, SW · 2.8star
Adair Co High
12 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Truman State University
16 miles, S · 2.8star
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
45 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
93 miles, N · 2.3star
Columbia Regional Airport
113 miles, S · 1star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
114 miles, NE · 1.4star
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