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Callaway County
  • County in Missouri

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade B
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade C+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Callaway County is located in Missouri with a population of 44,449. In Callaway County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Callaway County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Callaway County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$162,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$740
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    164.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    34.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    22.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    482.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,332.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    153.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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