Holden is a small town of 1,840 in Missouri, with a median household income of $58,661
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Holden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Holden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Holden 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: 89.5
Holden's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Holden costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Holden, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,661
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Holden's violent crime rate is 218.0 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
218.0 /100k
Property Crime
741.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Holden is served primarily by HOLDEN R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Holden, MO
National Avg
School District
HOLDEN R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Holden sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Holden's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Holden roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,300 and median rent is $668/month.
Holden's violent crime rate is 218.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 741.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Holden are operated by HOLDEN R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Holden, MO has a population of 1,840, a median household income of $58,661, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Holden averages 38.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 14.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Holden, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64040.
The population of Holden, Missouri is 1,840 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Holden: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $129,300, median household income $58,661, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.