Birch Tree is a small town of 408 in Missouri, with a median household income of $26,429
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Birch Tree stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Birch Tree is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Birch Tree 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: 85.0
Birch Tree's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Birch Tree costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Birch Tree, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$561
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$26,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Birch Tree's violent crime rate is 306.1 per 100,000 residents
— 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
306.1 /100k
Property Crime
538.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Birch Tree is served primarily by MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Birch Tree, MO
National Avg
School District
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Birch Tree sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.0 inches of snow per year.
Birch Tree's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Birch Tree roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,800 and median rent is $561/month.
Birch Tree's violent crime rate is 306.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 538.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Birch Tree are operated by MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Birch Tree, MO has a population of 408, a median household income of $26,429, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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.
Birch Tree averages 42.5°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 6.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Birch Tree, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65438.
The population of Birch Tree, Missouri is 408 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Birch Tree: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $68,800, median household income $26,429, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Birch Tree side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
