Very AffordableVery SafeNORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
Bonne Terre, Missouri (48112363876) · Paul Sableman from St. Louis, MO / CC BY 2.0Bonne Terre, Missouri (48114609077) · Paul Sableman from St. Louis, MO / CC BY 2.0
Bonne Terre is a small town of 6,863 in Missouri, with a median household income of $34,409
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bonne Terre stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bonne Terre is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bonne Terre 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: 89.7
Bonne Terre's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bonne Terre costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bonne Terre, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$714
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,409
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bonne Terre's violent crime rate is 233.9 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
233.9 /100k
Property Crime
779.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bonne Terre is served primarily by NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bonne Terre, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bonne Terre sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Bonne Terre's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bonne Terre roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,100 and median rent is $714/month.
Bonne Terre's violent crime rate is 233.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 779.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bonne Terre are operated by NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bonne Terre, MO has a population of 6,863, a median household income of $34,409, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Bonne Terre averages 42.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bonne Terre, Missouri is 6,863 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bonne Terre: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $121,100, median household income $34,409, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bonne Terre side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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