What are the schools like in Cave, MO?

Cave is served primarily by SILEX R-I. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cave?

The median household income in Cave, MO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Cave, MO?

Cave has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Cave, MO affordable or expensive?

Cave's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cave is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Cave has a violent crime rate of 279.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 737.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cave, MO a Good Place to Live?

Cave is a small town of 4 in Missouri, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Cave stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Cave 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

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

Metric	Cave, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cave's violent crime rate is 279.6 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

279.6 /100k

Property Crime

737.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cave is served primarily by SILEX R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cave, MO	National Avg
School District	SILEX R-I	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cave sees average highs of 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cave, MO
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cave, MO	National Avg
Population	4	—
Median Age	76.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	100.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Troy, MO 5 mi Hawk Point, MO 6 mi Silex, MO 7 mi Moscow Mills, MO 8 mi Truxton, MO 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Cave

Cave, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63377

Cave vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cave, MO affordable or expensive?

Cave's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cave roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cave, MO?

Cave's violent crime rate is 279.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 737.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cave?

Public schools in Cave are operated by SILEX R-I. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cave, MO a good place to live?

Cave, MO has a population of 4, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Cave?

Cave averages 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches with about 16.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cave?

Cave, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63377.

What is the population of Cave?

The population of Cave, Missouri is 4 with a median age of 76.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cave?

Key numbers for living in Cave: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cave side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.