Missouri
Among the top 23% of US states for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US states
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US states
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US states
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US states
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US states
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 16% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 20% for sales tax
Missouri is a U.S. state with about 6,154,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, monthly owner costs, and cost of living. It rates lower on sales tax and comfortable days.
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 82% of US states
Home Value$200k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$955better than 76% of US states
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 84% of US states
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 43% of US states
Income Tax4.83%better than 60% of US states
Sales Tax8.39%better than 20% of US states
Estimated total tax burden10.42%better than 50% of US states
Unemployment4.3%better than 73% of US states
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.0 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.7 inbetter than 63% of US states
Sunny Days239 daysbetter than 65% of US states
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 24% of US states
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 20% of US states
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.0better than 51% of US states
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 44% of US states
School Quality52.4better than 32% of US states
Violent Crime1356/100kbetter than 34% of US states
Property Crime2293/100kbetter than 26% of US states
Community
Population6,154,42265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3229th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9839th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1669th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.6%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.2%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 65% of US states
Walkability8.3/20better than 41% of US states
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 47% of US states
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.5%better than 31% of US states
Amenities Nearby5.22better than 69% of US states
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 92% of US states
Frequently asked questions
- Is Missouri an affordable place to live?
- Missouri is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Missouri?
- The median home value in Missouri is $200k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Missouri?
- Median household income in Missouri is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Missouri?
- Median gross rent in Missouri is $955 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Missouri safe?
- Missouri is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1356/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 2293/100k.
- What is the weather like in Missouri?
- Missouri averages 79°F in July and 32°F in January, with 44.0 in of annual precipitation and about 239 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Missouri?
- Public-school quality in Missouri is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Missouri?
- The average one-way commute in Missouri is 24 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)