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Boonville is a small town of 7,725 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,932
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boonville 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: 89.3
Boonville's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boonville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boonville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$691
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,932
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Boonville's violent crime rate is 280.3 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
280.3 /100k
Property Crime
1898.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boonville is served primarily by BOONVILLE R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boonville, MO
National Avg
School District
BOONVILLE R-I
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boonville sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Boonville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boonville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,100 and median rent is $691/month.
Boonville's violent crime rate is 280.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1898.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boonville are operated by BOONVILLE R-I.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boonville, MO has a population of 7,725, a median household income of $50,932, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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.
Boonville averages 37.7°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boonville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65233.
The population of Boonville, Missouri is 7,725 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boonville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $146,100, median household income $50,932, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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