Dearborn is a small town of 498 in Missouri, with a median household income of $41,250
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dearborn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dearborn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dearborn 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
Dearborn's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dearborn costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dearborn, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$448
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dearborn's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
99.6 /100k
Property Crime
612.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dearborn is served primarily by NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dearborn, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dearborn sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.8 inches of snow per year.
Dearborn's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dearborn roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,600 and median rent is $448/month.
Dearborn's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 612.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dearborn are operated by NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dearborn, MO has a population of 498, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Dearborn averages 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 18.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dearborn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64439.
The population of Dearborn, Missouri is 498 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dearborn: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $155,600, median household income $41,250, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dearborn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
