What are the schools like in Cabool, MO?

Cabool is served primarily by CABOOL R-IV. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Cabool?

The median household income in Cabool, MO is $33,429 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Cabool, MO?

Cabool has an average high temperature of 41.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Cabool, MO affordable or expensive?

Cabool's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cabool is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,600 and the median rent is $607 per month.

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

Cabool has a violent crime rate of 243.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cabool, MO a Good Place to Live?

Cabool is a small town of 2,543 in Missouri, with a median household income of $33,429 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Cabool stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Cabool 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: 87.3

Cabool's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cabool costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cabool, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$607	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,429	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Cabool's violent crime rate is 243.7 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

243.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cabool is served primarily by CABOOL R-IV. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cabool, MO	National Avg
School District	CABOOL R-IV	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cabool sees average highs of 41.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cabool, MO
Average High — January	41.4°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.4"

Demographics

Metric	Cabool, MO	National Avg
Population	2,543	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mountain Grove, MO 9 mi Willow Springs, MO 12 mi Houston, MO 16 mi Norwood, MO 17 mi Pomona, MO 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Cabool

Cabool, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65689

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabool, MO affordable or expensive?

Cabool's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cabool roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,600 and median rent is $607/month.

What is the crime rate in Cabool, MO?

Cabool's violent crime rate is 243.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cabool?

Public schools in Cabool are operated by CABOOL R-IV. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cabool, MO a good place to live?

Cabool, MO has a population of 2,543, a median household income of $33,429, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Cabool?

Cabool averages 41.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 10.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cabool?

Cabool, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65689.

What is the population of Cabool?

The population of Cabool, Missouri is 2,543 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cabool?

Key numbers for living in Cabool: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $97,600, median household income $33,429, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cabool side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.