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Retirement community in Concord, Missouri

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Concord, Missouri Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Concord, Missouri at a Glance

Median Home Price
$265,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.
Avg January Low
21.8°F
Cost of Living Index
91 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
38 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Concord, Missouri, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$85,837High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Concord's cost of living is 9% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$265,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,070High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
86.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Concord using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$576

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$647

Median home price used: $265,700

Median rent reference: $1,070 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
33.6 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Concord scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Missouri has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
87.4°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
21.8°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
41.1"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
294 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 294 sunny days a year and an average January low of 21.8°F, Concord offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
76.5 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
6.6 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.3 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
18,606High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
43.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
22.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
7.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
92.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
1.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
2.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Concord

What is the cost of living in Concord, Missouri for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 91, roughly 9% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $265,700.

Does Missouri tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Missouri residents: State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Concord, Missouri?▾

Concord, Missouri has January average low around 22°F, July average high around 87°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Concord, Missouri?▾

Concord scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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