Clever is a small town of 2,926 in Missouri, with a median household income of $73,583
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clever stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clever is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clever 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: 89.3
Clever's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clever costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clever, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,108
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Clever's violent crime rate is 580.5 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
580.5 /100k
Property Crime
516.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clever is served primarily by CLEVER R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clever, MO
National Avg
School District
CLEVER R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clever sees average highs of 44.6°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Clever's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clever roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,600 and median rent is $1,108/month.
Clever's violent crime rate is 580.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clever are operated by CLEVER R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clever, MO has a population of 2,926, a median household income of $73,583, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Clever averages 44.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clever, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65631.
The population of Clever, Missouri is 2,926 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clever: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $148,600, median household income $73,583, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clever side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
