Deepwater is a small town of 385 in Missouri, with a median household income of $30,500
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deepwater stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Deepwater is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deepwater 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: 86.7
Deepwater's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deepwater costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deepwater, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Deepwater's violent crime rate is 801.9 per 100,000 residents
— 111% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
801.9 /100k
Property Crime
2075.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deepwater is served primarily by LAKELAND R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deepwater, MO
National Avg
School District
LAKELAND R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deepwater sees average highs of 40.9°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Deepwater's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deepwater roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,200 and median rent is $675/month.
Deepwater's violent crime rate is 801.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2075.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deepwater are operated by LAKELAND R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deepwater, MO has a population of 385, a median household income of $30,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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.
Deepwater averages 40.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches
with about 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Deepwater, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64740.
The population of Deepwater, Missouri is 385 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deepwater: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $73,200, median household income $30,500, crime index 166 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deepwater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
