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Branson, Missouri Retirement Guide
established retirement community
63
Retirement Score
Branson, Missouri at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $201,900
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 28.7°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 91 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 63 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
91 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$201,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$916High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
93 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
36 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
93 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July High
94°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
28.7°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
43.2"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
302 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Safety
Safety Score
76.5 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
12 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
12,651High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
41.2High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
24.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$49,790High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
45.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
8.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
26.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
86.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
5.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
2.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Branson using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$437
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$491
Median home price used: $201,900
Median rent reference: $916 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.