Anderson is a small town of 2,561 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,500
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Anderson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Anderson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Anderson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.8
Anderson's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Anderson costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Anderson, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Anderson's violent crime rate is 700.6 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
700.6 /100k
Property Crime
1221.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Anderson is served primarily by MCDONALD CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Anderson, MO
National Avg
School District
MCDONALD CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Anderson sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Anderson's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Anderson roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,600 and median rent is $721/month.
Anderson's violent crime rate is 700.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1221.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Anderson are operated by MCDONALD CO. R-I.
The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Anderson, MO has a population of 2,561, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Anderson averages 46.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Anderson, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64831.
The population of Anderson, Missouri is 2,561 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Anderson: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $99,600, median household income $47,500, crime index 134 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anderson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
