Doolittle is a small town of 669 in Missouri, with a median household income of $46,875
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Doolittle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Doolittle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Doolittle 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: 87.6
Doolittle's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Doolittle costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Doolittle, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$598
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Doolittle's violent crime rate is 280.4 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
280.4 /100k
Property Crime
1799.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Doolittle is served primarily by NEWBURG R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Doolittle, MO
National Avg
School District
NEWBURG R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Doolittle sees average highs of 40.9°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.3 inches of snow per year.
Doolittle's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Doolittle roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,200 and median rent is $598/month.
Doolittle's violent crime rate is 280.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1799.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Doolittle are operated by NEWBURG R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Doolittle, MO has a population of 669, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Doolittle averages 40.9°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 17.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Doolittle, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65550.
The population of Doolittle, Missouri is 669 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Doolittle: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $105,200, median household income $46,875, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Doolittle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.