Chula is a small town of 146 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,688
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chula stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chula 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: 85.6
Chula's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chula costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chula, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$544
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chula's violent crime rate is 275.8 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
275.8 /100k
Property Crime
663.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chula is served primarily by LIVINGSTON CO. R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chula, MO
National Avg
School District
LIVINGSTON CO. R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chula sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Chula's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chula roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,900 and median rent is $544/month.
Chula's violent crime rate is 275.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 663.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chula are operated by LIVINGSTON CO. R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1. 3.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chula, MO has a population of 146, a median household income of $39,688, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Chula averages 36.6°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chula, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64635.
The population of Chula, Missouri is 146 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chula: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $82,900, median household income $39,688, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.