East Lynne is a small town of 203 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,417
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Lynne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether East Lynne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Lynne 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
East Lynne's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Lynne costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Lynne, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$886
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Lynne's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.0 /100k
Property Crime
1028.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Lynne is served primarily by EAST LYNNE 40.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Lynne, MO
National Avg
School District
EAST LYNNE 40
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Lynne sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.6 inches of snow per year.
East Lynne's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Lynne roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,900 and median rent is $886/month.
East Lynne's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Lynne are operated by EAST LYNNE 40.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Lynne, MO has a population of 203, a median household income of $45,417, 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.
East Lynne averages 38.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Lynne, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64743.
The population of East Lynne, Missouri is 203 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Lynne: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $142,900, median household income $45,417, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Lynne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
