Boone County, Missouri
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 5% for amenities nearby
- top 7% for park & nature access
- bottom 9% for violent crime
Boone County is a county in Missouri with about 184,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteshowmeboone.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.1 in
muggy 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$238k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$994better than 24% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.85%better than 27% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.0 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.1 inbetter than 43% of US counties
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.8better than 14% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality51.1better than 43% of US counties
Violent Crime1787/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Crime2288/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population184,04389th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1311th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.3%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.1%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.7%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.0%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby17.33better than 95% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boone County an affordable place to live?
- Boone County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Boone County?
- The median home value in Boone County is $238k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Boone County?
- Median household income in Boone County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Boone County?
- Median gross rent in Boone County is $994 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Boone County safe?
- Boone County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1787/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2288/100k.
- What is the weather like in Boone County?
- Boone County averages 78°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.0 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Boone County?
- Public-school quality in Boone County is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Boone County?
- The average one-way commute in Boone County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)