Bunceton is a small town of 298 in Missouri, with a median household income of $46,250
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bunceton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bunceton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bunceton 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
Bunceton's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bunceton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bunceton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bunceton's violent crime rate is 124.2 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.2 /100k
Property Crime
841.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bunceton is served primarily by COOPER CO. R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bunceton, MO
National Avg
School District
COOPER CO. R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bunceton sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Bunceton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bunceton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,400 and median rent is $638/month.
Bunceton's violent crime rate is 124.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 841.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bunceton are operated by COOPER CO. R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.1:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bunceton, MO has a population of 298, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Bunceton averages 37.7°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bunceton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65237.
The population of Bunceton, Missouri is 298 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bunceton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $84,400, median household income $46,250, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bunceton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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