Appleton City is a small town of 1,330 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,344
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Appleton City 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 Appleton City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Appleton City 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: 84.3
Appleton City's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Appleton City costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Appleton City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$487
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Appleton City's violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
85.1 /100k
Property Crime
372.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Appleton City is served primarily by APPLETON CITY R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Appleton City, MO
National Avg
School District
APPLETON CITY R-II
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Appleton City sees average highs of 40.0°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Appleton City's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Appleton City roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,400 and median rent is $487/month.
Appleton City's violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Appleton City are operated by APPLETON CITY R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Appleton City, MO has a population of 1,330, a median household income of $42,344, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Appleton City averages 40.0°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Appleton City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64724.
The population of Appleton City, Missouri is 1,330 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Appleton City: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $75,400, median household income $42,344, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Appleton City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.