City

Rocky Comfort, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonald County  ·  Missouri

👥1,151Population
💰$45,208Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$158,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊20.0%Unemployment▲ 310% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 1%Black: 6.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Black6.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment20.0% ▲ 310% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate275 (35.2%)
Some College63 (8.1%)
Associates152 (19.4%)
Bachelors83 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree203 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College8.1%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,208 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$158,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$561/mo
Total Housing Units463
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
69%
About Rocky Comfort, MO

Rocky Comfort is a city in Missouri, located in McDonald County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,151 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Rocky Comfort is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,208 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rocky Comfort is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $561 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rocky Comfort is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.19%).

Rocky Comfort, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Rocky Comfort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64861 1,151 $45,208 $158,300 $561 20.0% 36.6% 76.5%