Dardenne Prairie is a small city of 12,903 in Missouri, with a median household income of $140,844
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dardenne Prairie stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dardenne Prairie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dardenne Prairie 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
Dardenne Prairie's overall cost of living index is 96.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dardenne Prairie costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dardenne Prairie, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$366,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,340
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$140,844
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dardenne Prairie's violent crime rate is 110.2 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.2 /100k
Property Crime
630.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dardenne Prairie is served primarily by FRANCIS HOWELL R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dardenne Prairie, MO
National Avg
School District
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
52.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dardenne Prairie sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.5 inches of snow per year.
Dardenne Prairie's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dardenne Prairie roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $366,100 and median rent is $1,340/month.
Dardenne Prairie's violent crime rate is 110.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 630.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dardenne Prairie are operated by FRANCIS HOWELL R-III.
The district has 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dardenne Prairie, MO has a population of 12,903, a median household income of $140,844, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dardenne Prairie averages 39.3°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 13.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri is 12,903 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dardenne Prairie: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $366,100, median household income $140,844, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dardenne Prairie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.