Bloomsdale is a small town of 911 in Missouri, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bloomsdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bloomsdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bloomsdale 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: 88.1
Bloomsdale's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bloomsdale costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bloomsdale, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$504
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bloomsdale's violent crime rate is 385.6 per 100,000 residents
— 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
385.6 /100k
Property Crime
670.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bloomsdale is served primarily by STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bloomsdale, MO
National Avg
School District
STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bloomsdale sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Bloomsdale's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bloomsdale roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,000 and median rent is $504/month.
Bloomsdale's violent crime rate is 385.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 670.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bloomsdale are operated by STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bloomsdale, MO has a population of 911, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Bloomsdale averages 40.4°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bloomsdale, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63627.
The population of Bloomsdale, Missouri is 911 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bloomsdale: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $155,000, median household income $53,750, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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