Exeter is a small town of 946 in Missouri, with a median household income of $52,188
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Exeter 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 Exeter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Exeter 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: 89.1
Exeter's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Exeter costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Exeter, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Exeter's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.1 /100k
Property Crime
944.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Exeter is served primarily by EXETER R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Exeter, MO
National Avg
School District
EXETER R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Exeter sees average highs of 43.6°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Exeter's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Exeter roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,900 and median rent is $750/month.
Exeter's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 944.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Exeter are operated by EXETER R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Exeter, MO has a population of 946, a median household income of $52,188, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Exeter averages 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Exeter, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65647.
The population of Exeter, Missouri is 946 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Exeter: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $98,900, median household income $52,188, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Exeter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.