Essex, MO
Living in Essex
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute72
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports18
Hospitals14
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
524Population-19 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+19% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office14%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$77kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$376Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex
United States45
Missouri53
Stoddard County11
Property Crime in Essex
United States48
Missouri54
Stoddard County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex, MO
Anchor Academy
16 miles, NE
The Christian Academy
16 miles, E
Southeast Missouri Christian Academy
17 miles, E
St Teresa School
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Essex, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
39 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
64 miles, SE
Crowley's Ridge College
65 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
72 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex, MO
Missouri Delta Medical Center
16 miles, E
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
32 miles, W
Black River Community Medical Center
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Essex, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
33 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
63 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
120 miles, N
Memphis International Airport
122 miles, S