Fair Play is a small town of 509 in Missouri, with a median household income of $33,750
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fair Play stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fair Play is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fair Play 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: 89.3
Fair Play's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fair Play costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fair Play, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$925
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fair Play's violent crime rate is 199.1 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.1 /100k
Property Crime
1004.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fair Play is served primarily by FAIR PLAY R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fair Play, MO
National Avg
School District
FAIR PLAY R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fair Play sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Fair Play's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fair Play roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,000 and median rent is $925/month.
Fair Play's violent crime rate is 199.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1004.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fair Play are operated by FAIR PLAY R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fair Play, MO has a population of 509, a median household income of $33,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Fair Play averages 42.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches
with about 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fair Play, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65649.
The population of Fair Play, Missouri is 509 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fair Play: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $57,000, median household income $33,750, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fair Play side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.