What are the schools like in Gerster, MO?

School district data for Gerster is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gerster?

The median household income in Gerster, MO is $28,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Gerster, MO?

Gerster has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

Gerster, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Gerster, MO?

Gerster has a violent crime rate of 85.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 372.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gerster, MO a Good Place to Live?

Gerster is a small town of 20 in Missouri, with a median household income of $28,750 .

Strengths: Gerster's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gerster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gerster city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Gerster metro area.

Metric	Gerster, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gerster's violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.1 /100k

Property Crime

372.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Gerster, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gerster sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gerster, MO
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Gerster, MO	National Avg
Population	20	—
Median Age	63.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weaubleau, MO 5 mi Collins, MO 5 mi Vista, MO 5 mi Osceola, MO 9 mi Wheatland, MO 10 mi

Gerster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerster, MO affordable or expensive?

Gerster has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $28,750.

What is the crime rate in Gerster, MO?

Gerster's violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gerster?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gerster, MO a good place to live?

Gerster, MO has a population of 20, a median household income of $28,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gerster?

Gerster averages 42.4°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gerster?

The population of Gerster, Missouri is 20 with a median age of 63.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gerster?

Key numbers for living in Gerster: median home N/A, median household income $28,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gerster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.