What are the schools like in Dawn, MO?

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

What is the median household income in Dawn?

The median household income in Dawn, MO is $37,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Dawn, MO?

Dawn has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

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

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

Dawn has a violent crime rate of 275.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 663.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dawn, MO a Good Place to Live?

Dawn is a small town of 81 in Missouri, with a median household income of $37,500 .

Strengths: Dawn's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dawn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dawn 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 Dawn metro area.

Metric	Dawn, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$480	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dawn's violent crime rate is 275.8 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

275.8 /100k

Property Crime

663.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dawn, 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	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dawn sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dawn, MO
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Dawn, MO	National Avg
Population	81	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ludlow, MO 4 mi Utica, MO 5 mi Mooresville, MO 7 mi Chillicothe, MO 10 mi Braymer, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dawn

Dawn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

64638

Dawn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawn, MO affordable or expensive?

Dawn has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $480/month against a median household income of $37,500.

What is the crime rate in Dawn, MO?

Dawn's violent crime rate is 275.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 663.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dawn?

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

Is Dawn, MO a good place to live?

Dawn, MO has a population of 81, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Dawn?

Dawn averages 34.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dawn?

Dawn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64638.

What is the population of Dawn?

The population of Dawn, Missouri is 81 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dawn?

Key numbers for living in Dawn: median home N/A, median household income $37,500, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dawn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.