Higginsville is a small town of 4,776 in Missouri, with a median household income of $76,731
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Higginsville 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 Higginsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Higginsville 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
Higginsville's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Higginsville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Higginsville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$836
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,731
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Higginsville's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.9 /100k
Property Crime
452.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Higginsville is served primarily by LAFAYETTE CO. C-1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Higginsville, MO
National Avg
School District
LAFAYETTE CO. C-1
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Higginsville sees average highs of 36.4°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.7 inches of snow per year.
Higginsville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Higginsville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,100 and median rent is $836/month.
Higginsville's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 452.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Higginsville are operated by LAFAYETTE CO. C-1.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Higginsville, MO has a population of 4,776, a median household income of $76,731, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Higginsville averages 36.4°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 13.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Higginsville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64037.
The population of Higginsville, Missouri is 4,776 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Higginsville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $137,100, median household income $76,731, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Higginsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.