Apartments for rent in Imperial, MO

The small town of Imperial, Missouri is home to approximately 5,000 residents. The town's population, with an average age of just over 39, is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in Missouri, which has an average age of 38. Most residents own their homes in Imperial, and 19% of residents rent. At $873/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

There are three primary industries in Imperial: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 12% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Imperial workers earn an average annual income of around $73K, around $8,000 more than their peers elsewhere in Missouri. However, the town's average income is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Imperial has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (28%). Furthermore, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 31 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Imperial residents find that it takes some patience getting to work. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few commuters walk to work.