Gunn City is a small town of 98 in Missouri, with a median household income of $41,250
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gunn City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gunn City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gunn City 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: 93.3
Gunn City's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gunn City costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gunn City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gunn City's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.0 /100k
Property Crime
1028.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Gunn City, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gunn City sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Gunn City's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gunn City roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Gunn City's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Gunn City, MO has a population of 98, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Gunn City averages 38.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Gunn City, Missouri is 98 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gunn City: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $106,300, median household income $41,250, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gunn City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
