Gideon is a small town of 714 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,583
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gideon 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 Gideon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gideon 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: 84.1
Gideon's overall cost of living index is 84.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gideon costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gideon, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$45,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$652
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gideon's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
363.1 /100k
Property Crime
1341.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gideon is served primarily by GIDEON 37.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gideon, MO
National Avg
School District
GIDEON 37
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gideon sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Gideon's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gideon roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $45,000 and median rent is $652/month.
Gideon's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1341.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gideon are operated by GIDEON 37.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gideon, MO has a population of 714, a median household income of $39,583, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Gideon averages 42.7°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gideon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63848.
The population of Gideon, Missouri is 714 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gideon: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $45,000, median household income $39,583, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gideon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
