What are the schools like in Bourbon, MO?

Bourbon is served primarily by CRAWFORD CO. R-I. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Bourbon?

The median household income in Bourbon, MO is $59,327 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Bourbon, MO?

Bourbon has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Bourbon, MO affordable or expensive?

Bourbon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bourbon is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,500 and the median rent is $856 per month.

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

Bourbon has a violent crime rate of 65.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 790.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bourbon, MO a Good Place to Live?

Bourbon is a small town of 1,759 in Missouri, with a median household income of $59,327 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bourbon 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: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bourbon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bourbon 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

Bourbon's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bourbon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bourbon, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$856	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,327	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bourbon's violent crime rate is 65.9 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.9 /100k

Property Crime

790.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bourbon is served primarily by CRAWFORD CO. R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bourbon, MO	National Avg
School District	CRAWFORD CO. R-I	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bourbon sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bourbon, MO
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bourbon, MO	National Avg
Population	1,759	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Cloud, MO 3 mi West Sullivan, MO 4 mi Leasburg, MO 5 mi Sullivan, MO 6 mi Oak Grove Village, MO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Bourbon

Bourbon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65441

Bourbon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bourbon, MO affordable or expensive?

Bourbon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bourbon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,500 and median rent is $856/month.

What is the crime rate in Bourbon, MO?

Bourbon's violent crime rate is 65.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 790.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bourbon?

Public schools in Bourbon are operated by CRAWFORD CO. R-I. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bourbon, MO a good place to live?

Bourbon, MO has a population of 1,759, a median household income of $59,327, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Bourbon?

Bourbon averages 41.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches with about 8.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bourbon?

Bourbon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65441.

What is the population of Bourbon?

The population of Bourbon, Missouri is 1,759 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bourbon?

Key numbers for living in Bourbon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $116,500, median household income $59,327, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bourbon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.