Greenfield is a small town of 1,288 in Missouri, with a median household income of $30,202
and a 12.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greenfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenfield 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: 85.5
Greenfield's overall cost of living index is 85.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenfield costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenfield, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$529
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,202
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Greenfield's violent crime rate is 1083.3 per 100,000 residents
— 185% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1083.3 /100k
Property Crime
1666.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenfield is served primarily by GREENFIELD R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenfield, MO
National Avg
School District
GREENFIELD R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenfield sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Greenfield's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenfield roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,900 and median rent is $529/month.
Greenfield's violent crime rate is 1083.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1666.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenfield are operated by GREENFIELD R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenfield, MO has a population of 1,288, a median household income of $30,202, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%.
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.
Greenfield averages 42.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenfield, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65661.
The population of Greenfield, Missouri is 1,288 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenfield: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $84,900, median household income $30,202, crime index 203 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.