Blue Eye is a small town of 389 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,714
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blue Eye stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blue Eye is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blue Eye 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: 90.9
Blue Eye's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blue Eye costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blue Eye, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$827
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,714
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blue Eye's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.2 /100k
Property Crime
1445.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blue Eye is served primarily by BLUE EYE R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blue Eye, MO
National Avg
School District
BLUE EYE R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blue Eye sees average highs of 43.2°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.8 inches of snow per year.
Blue Eye's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blue Eye roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,400 and median rent is $827/month.
Blue Eye's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1445.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blue Eye are operated by BLUE EYE R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blue Eye, MO has a population of 389, a median household income of $35,714, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Blue Eye averages 43.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 6.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blue Eye, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65611.
The population of Blue Eye, Missouri is 389 with a median age of 63.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blue Eye: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $123,400, median household income $35,714, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blue Eye side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.