What are the schools like in Commerce, MO?

School district data for Commerce is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Commerce?

The median household income in Commerce, MO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Commerce, MO?

Commerce has an average high temperature of 43.0°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.5 inches.

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

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

Commerce has a violent crime rate of 465.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1609.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Commerce, MO a Good Place to Live?

Commerce is a small town of 154 in Missouri, with a median household income of N/A and a 6.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Commerce stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Commerce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Commerce city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Commerce metro area.

Metric	Commerce, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Commerce's violent crime rate is 465.0 per 100,000 residents — 22% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

465.0 /100k

Property Crime

1609.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Commerce, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Commerce sees average highs of 43.0°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Commerce, MO
Average High — January	43.0°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.5"

Demographics

Metric	Commerce, MO	National Avg
Population	154	—
Median Age	28.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.6 min	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	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thebes, IL 4 mi Olive Branch, IL 6 mi Kelso, MO 6 mi Scott City, MO 7 mi Lambert, MO 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Commerce

Commerce, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63742

Commerce vs Other Cities

Commerce, MO vs Thebes, IL Commerce, MO vs Olive Branch, IL Commerce, MO vs Kelso, MO Commerce, MO vs Scott City, MO Commerce, MO vs Lambert, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commerce, MO affordable or expensive?

Commerce has a median home value of $80,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Commerce, MO?

Commerce's violent crime rate is 465.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1609.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Commerce?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Commerce, MO a good place to live?

Commerce, MO has a population of 154, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Commerce?

Commerce averages 43.0°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 7.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Commerce?

Commerce, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63742.

What is the population of Commerce?

The population of Commerce, Missouri is 154 with a median age of 28.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Commerce?

Key numbers for living in Commerce: median home $80,600, median household income N/A, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Commerce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.