What are the schools like in Cottleville, MO?

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

What is the median household income in Cottleville?

The median household income in Cottleville, MO is $130,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Cottleville, MO?

Cottleville has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Cottleville, MO affordable or expensive?

Cottleville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cottleville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $377,900 and the median rent is $1,691 per month.

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

Cottleville has a violent crime rate of 16.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 48.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cottleville, MO a Good Place to Live?

Cottleville is a small town of 5,584 in Missouri, with a median household income of $130,139 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Cottleville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Cottleville 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

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

Metric	Cottleville, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$377,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,691	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cottleville's violent crime rate is 16.2 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

16.2 /100k

Property Crime

48.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cottleville, 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	52.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cottleville sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cottleville, MO
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Cottleville, MO	National Avg
Population	5,584	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weldon Spring, MO 3 mi Dardenne Prairie, MO 3 mi St. Peters, MO 4 mi Weldon Spring Heights, MO 4 mi O'Fallon, MO 4 mi

Cottleville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottleville, MO affordable or expensive?

Cottleville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cottleville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $377,900 and median rent is $1,691/month.

What is the crime rate in Cottleville, MO?

Cottleville's violent crime rate is 16.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 48.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cottleville?

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

Is Cottleville, MO a good place to live?

Cottleville, MO has a population of 5,584, a median household income of $130,139, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Cottleville?

Cottleville averages 39.3°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cottleville?

The population of Cottleville, Missouri is 5,584 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cottleville?

Key numbers for living in Cottleville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $377,900, median household income $130,139, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cottleville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.