Harrisonville is a small city of 10,024 in Missouri, with a median household income of $57,607
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrisonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Harrisonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrisonville 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
Harrisonville's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrisonville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrisonville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$173,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,607
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Harrisonville's violent crime rate is 553.2 per 100,000 residents
— 46% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
553.2 /100k
Property Crime
1761.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrisonville is served primarily by HARRISONVILLE R-IX.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrisonville, MO
National Avg
School District
HARRISONVILLE R-IX
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrisonville sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.8 inches of snow per year.
Harrisonville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrisonville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $173,400 and median rent is $850/month.
Harrisonville's violent crime rate is 553.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1761.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrisonville are operated by HARRISONVILLE R-IX.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrisonville, MO has a population of 10,024, a median household income of $57,607, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
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.
Harrisonville averages 38.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 16.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harrisonville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64701.
The population of Harrisonville, Missouri is 10,024 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrisonville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $173,400, median household income $57,607, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrisonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
