What are the schools like in Bland, MO?

Bland is served primarily by MARIES CO. R-II. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bland?

The median household income in Bland, MO is $36,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Bland, MO?

Bland has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Bland, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bland, MO affordable or expensive?

Bland's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bland is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $73,000 and the median rent is $574 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bland, MO?

Bland has a violent crime rate of 88.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 244.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bland, MO a Good Place to Live?

Bland is a small town of 573 in Missouri, with a median household income of $36,071 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Bland 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 Bland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bland 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: 85.4

Bland's overall cost of living index is 85.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bland costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bland, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$73,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$574	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bland's violent crime rate is 88.4 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.4 /100k

Property Crime

244.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bland is served primarily by MARIES CO. R-II. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bland, MO	National Avg
School District	MARIES CO. R-II	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bland sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bland, MO
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.6"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bland, MO	National Avg
Population	573	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belle, MO 5 mi Owensville, MO 8 mi Rosebud, MO 14 mi Freeburg, MO 16 mi Indian Lake, MO 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Bland

Bland, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65014

Bland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bland, MO affordable or expensive?

Bland's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bland roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $73,000 and median rent is $574/month.

What is the crime rate in Bland, MO?

Bland's violent crime rate is 88.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 244.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bland?

Public schools in Bland are operated by MARIES CO. R-II. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bland, MO a good place to live?

Bland, MO has a population of 573, a median household income of $36,071, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Bland?

Bland averages 40.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bland?

Bland, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65014.

What is the population of Bland?

The population of Bland, Missouri is 573 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bland?

Key numbers for living in Bland: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $73,000, median household income $36,071, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.