Cassville is a small town of 3,193 in Missouri, with a median household income of $46,136
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cassville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Cassville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cassville 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: 89.4
Cassville's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cassville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cassville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,136
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Cassville's violent crime rate is 218.7 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
218.7 /100k
Property Crime
7528.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cassville is served primarily by CASSVILLE R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cassville, MO
National Avg
School District
CASSVILLE R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cassville sees average highs of 43.6°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Cassville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cassville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,700 and median rent is $600/month.
Cassville's violent crime rate is 218.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 7528.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cassville are operated by CASSVILLE R-IV.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cassville, MO has a population of 3,193, a median household income of $46,136, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Cassville averages 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cassville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65625.
The population of Cassville, Missouri is 3,193 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cassville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $150,700, median household income $46,136, crime index 178 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cassville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
