Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a housing units of 768 which is the second most of all the places in the area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Flat Creek township-Pettis County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a housing density of 15.1 which is the smallest in order of housing density of all the other places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Sedalia which depicts a density of 763.1 ( very much bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is approximately half the size. Also, compared to the state of Missouri, housing density of 40.4, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is approximately a third the size.

In Figure 4, Flat Creek township-Pettis County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a change in the housing units of 2.1% which is the third most housing units of all other places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Cole Camp which depicts a housing units of 5.5% (approximately 2.6 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is approximately half the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Missouri, change in the housing units of 2.3%, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is about 9.0% smaller.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Flat Creek township-Pettis County shows it has a renter percent of 23.9% which is in the mid range of other places in the metro area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 76.1% which is in the mid range of other places in the local area.

Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Flat Creek township-Pettis County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a median home price of $166,900 which is more than all other places in the greater region. Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Flat Creek township-Pettis County shows it has a rental rates of $721 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Missouri, rental rates of $809, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is about 12.2% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 10% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 55% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $300,000 to $400,000 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a median ownership cost of $650 which is the second most median ownership cost of all the places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Flat Creek township-Pettis County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 17% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 431% which is the highest of all places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a median housing cost of $1,274 which is the highest of all places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a median housing cost of $358 which is less than most other places in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 in the center range of other places in the area at 12% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost between $300 and $500 at 33% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Cole Camp with 51%. Third, it has the second smallest when ranked by owner cost less than $300 of all the other places in the local area in order of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 12% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 11% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 21% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Flat Creek township-Pettis County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 20% which is the third most of all other places in the metro area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Sedalia which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 21% (6.2% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Flat Creek township-Pettis County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 16% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Ionia which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 17% (6.4% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other places in the greater region in order of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 11% of the total. Third, it has less than most other places in the metro area when sorted by rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 4% of the total. Also, it has less than most other places in the greater region as measured by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 4% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 35% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a median real estate taxes paid of $1,194 which is the highest of all places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is approximately half the size. Also, measured against the state of Missouri, median real estate taxes paid of $1,470, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is about 23.1% smaller.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the percentage of pay extra for utilities less than most other places in the metro area at 93% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of utilities included in rent at 7% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Green Ridge (32%), and #1 Cole Camp (44%) are larger.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri has the largest proportion of rent less than 300 dollars at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 46% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Otterville (50%), and #1 Smithton (55%) are larger. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 31% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Sedalia (34%), and #1 Smithton (35%) are larger.

Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the largest proportion of both 2nd mortgage and heloc at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has in the mid range of other places in the greater region as measured by no mortgage at 48% of the total.

Flat Creek township-Pettis County Missouri Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 3.0 which is in the mid range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Otterville which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (16.9% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is about 9.8% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Missouri, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Flat Creek township-Pettis County is only about 3.7% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 6.3 which is the most of all places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a year built of 1975 which is the second most year built of all the places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. The city with the highest year built in the area is Ionia which depicts a year built of 1991 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 3% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Green Ridge with 3%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 12% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Smithton with 13%. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 31% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 2% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 8% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 502 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Sedalia with 4,818. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of renter housing units at 158 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Sedalia with 3,902.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit attached at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of mobile home at 14% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Ionia with 17%.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $178,100 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Sedalia with $201,700. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $210,900 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $231,900 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $167,200 of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $129,500 of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $123,300 of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $147,900 of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Flat Creek township-Pettis County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.7 which is the second most homeowner household size of all the places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Green Ridge which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.8 (only about 5.3% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a renter household size of 2.6 which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Ionia which depicts a renter household sizes of 3.7 (44.4% larger). Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2017 or later at 39% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the local area when sorted by renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 11% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 27% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 21% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 1999 which is the second smallest as measured by median year that a home owner moved in of all the other places in the metropolitan area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2013 which is the second most median year that a renter moved in of all the places in the greater Flat Creek township-Pettis County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 35% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Ionia with 38%. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of homes using some other fuel at 1% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Otterville with 2%.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Flat Creek township-Pettis County housing department, Missouri department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Flat Creek township-Pettis County depicts it has a total people living in group quarters of 6 which is in the mid range of other places in the greater region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Flat Creek township-Pettis County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Flat Creek township-Pettis County has the largest proportion of number of people 18 years of age and older living in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.