Carrollton is a small town of 3,454 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,333
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Carrollton 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 Carrollton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Carrollton 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: 88.8
Carrollton's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Carrollton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Carrollton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$768
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Carrollton's violent crime rate is 230.5 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
230.5 /100k
Property Crime
691.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Carrollton is served primarily by CARROLLTON R-VII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Carrollton, MO
National Avg
School District
CARROLLTON R-VII
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Carrollton sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.7 inches of snow per year.
Carrollton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Carrollton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,600 and median rent is $768/month.
Carrollton's violent crime rate is 230.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 691.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Carrollton are operated by CARROLLTON R-VII.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Carrollton, MO has a population of 3,454, a median household income of $43,333, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Carrollton averages 37.2°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches
with about 12.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Carrollton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64633.
The population of Carrollton, Missouri is 3,454 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Carrollton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $89,600, median household income $43,333, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carrollton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
