What are the schools like in Byrnes Mill, MO?

School district data for Byrnes Mill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Byrnes Mill?

The median household income in Byrnes Mill, MO is $65,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Byrnes Mill, MO?

Byrnes Mill has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Byrnes Mill, MO affordable or expensive?

Byrnes Mill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Byrnes Mill is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,200 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Byrnes Mill, MO?

Byrnes Mill has a violent crime rate of 501.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 407.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Byrnes Mill, MO a Good Place to Live?

Byrnes Mill is a small town of 3,155 in Missouri, with a median household income of $65,156 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Byrnes Mill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Byrnes Mill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Byrnes Mill 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: 96.3

Byrnes Mill's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Byrnes Mill costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Byrnes Mill, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Byrnes Mill's violent crime rate is 501.9 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

501.9 /100k

Property Crime

407.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Byrnes Mill, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Byrnes Mill sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Byrnes Mill, MO
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Byrnes Mill, MO	National Avg
Population	3,155	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Peaceful Village, MO 3 mi High Ridge, MO 3 mi Scotsdale, MO 3 mi Parkdale, MO 4 mi Eureka, MO 6 mi

Byrnes Mill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byrnes Mill, MO affordable or expensive?

Byrnes Mill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Byrnes Mill roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $238,200 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Byrnes Mill, MO?

Byrnes Mill's violent crime rate is 501.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 407.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Byrnes Mill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Byrnes Mill, MO a good place to live?

Byrnes Mill, MO has a population of 3,155, a median household income of $65,156, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Byrnes Mill?

Byrnes Mill averages 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Byrnes Mill?

The population of Byrnes Mill, Missouri is 3,155 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Byrnes Mill?

Key numbers for living in Byrnes Mill: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $238,200, median household income $65,156, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Byrnes Mill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.