What are the schools like in Higbee, MO?

Higbee is served primarily by HIGBEE R-VIII. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Higbee?

The median household income in Higbee, MO is $61,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Higbee, MO?

Higbee has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Higbee, MO affordable or expensive?

Higbee's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Higbee is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,500 and the median rent is $671 per month.

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

Higbee has a violent crime rate of 347.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 658.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Higbee, MO a Good Place to Live?

Higbee is a small town of 579 in Missouri, with a median household income of $61,406 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Higbee 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 Higbee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Higbee 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: 85.2

Higbee's overall cost of living index is 85.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Higbee costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Higbee, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$671	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Higbee's violent crime rate is 347.5 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.5 /100k

Property Crime

658.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Higbee is served primarily by HIGBEE R-VIII. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Higbee, MO	National Avg
School District	HIGBEE R-VIII	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Higbee sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 15.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Higbee, MO
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	15.1"

Demographics

Metric	Higbee, MO	National Avg
Population	579	—
Median Age	26.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Renick, MO 6 mi Clark, MO 8 mi Moberly, MO 9 mi Huntsville, MO 9 mi Armstrong, MO 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Higbee

Higbee, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65257

Higbee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Higbee, MO affordable or expensive?

Higbee's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Higbee roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,500 and median rent is $671/month.

What is the crime rate in Higbee, MO?

Higbee's violent crime rate is 347.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 658.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Higbee?

Public schools in Higbee are operated by HIGBEE R-VIII. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Higbee, MO a good place to live?

Higbee, MO has a population of 579, a median household income of $61,406, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Higbee?

Higbee averages 37.1°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 15.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Higbee?

Higbee, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65257.

What is the population of Higbee?

The population of Higbee, Missouri is 579 with a median age of 26.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Higbee?

Key numbers for living in Higbee: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $54,500, median household income $61,406, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Higbee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.