Diamond is a small town of 982 in Missouri, with a median household income of $67,500
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Diamond 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 Diamond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Diamond 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: 85.6
Diamond's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Diamond costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Diamond, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$770
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Diamond's violent crime rate is 252.4 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.4 /100k
Property Crime
1531.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Diamond is served primarily by DIAMOND R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Diamond, MO
National Avg
School District
DIAMOND R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Diamond sees average highs of 46.0°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Diamond's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Diamond roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,700 and median rent is $770/month.
Diamond's violent crime rate is 252.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Diamond are operated by DIAMOND R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Diamond, MO has a population of 982, a median household income of $67,500, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Diamond averages 46.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Diamond, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64840.
The population of Diamond, Missouri is 982 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Diamond: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $121,700, median household income $67,500, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Diamond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
