RiscoMO
A town of 288. A typical home worth about $85K.
What makes Risco stand out
The 2 things Risco does most differently from other towns.
288 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Risco’s report card
Now in Risco
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Risco. Another town gets a different order.
A typical Risco home is worth about $85K
The typical Risco home is worth about $85,000, up 13.9% in a year, 68% below the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Risco
Most working residents leave Risco for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Gideon (12%), Sikeston (8%) and Portageville (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Risco’s public schools outperform 32% of Missouri districts
The public schools Risco’s kids attend trail 68% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risco Elem. | PK–6 | 80 | C |
| Risco High | 7–12 | 78 | C |
Four seasons, hot summers
Risco has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Risco is
Risco beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Risco | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.7% | 8% |
0% of Risco is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Risco for work
Where Risco’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023