Elmo is a small town of 188 in Missouri, with a median household income of $58,646
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elmo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elmo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elmo 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: 87.2
Elmo's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elmo costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elmo, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$60,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$814
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,646
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elmo's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.4 /100k
Property Crime
1041.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Elmo, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elmo sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.8 inches of snow per year.
Elmo's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elmo roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $60,000 and median rent is $814/month.
Elmo's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Elmo, MO has a population of 188, a median household income of $58,646, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Elmo averages 32.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches
with about 22.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elmo, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64445.
The population of Elmo, Missouri is 188 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elmo: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $60,000, median household income $58,646, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elmo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
