Creighton is a small town of 329 in Missouri, with a median household income of $55,625
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Creighton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Creighton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Creighton 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: 93.3
Creighton's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Creighton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Creighton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$588
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Creighton's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.0 /100k
Property Crime
1028.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Creighton is served primarily by SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Creighton, MO
National Avg
School District
SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Creighton sees average highs of 40.9°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Creighton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Creighton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,400 and median rent is $588/month.
Creighton's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Creighton are operated by SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Creighton, MO has a population of 329, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
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.
Creighton averages 40.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Creighton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64739.
The population of Creighton, Missouri is 329 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Creighton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $99,400, median household income $55,625, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Creighton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
