Iberia is a small town of 579 in Missouri, with a median household income of $53,077
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Iberia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Iberia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Iberia 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: 86.3
Iberia's overall cost of living index is 86.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Iberia costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Iberia, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$569
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,077
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Iberia's violent crime rate is 339.6 per 100,000 residents
— 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
339.6 /100k
Property Crime
710.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Iberia is served primarily by IBERIA R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Iberia, MO
National Avg
School District
IBERIA R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Iberia sees average highs of 41.1°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.6 inches of snow per year.
Iberia's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Iberia roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,200 and median rent is $569/month.
Iberia's violent crime rate is 339.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 710.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Iberia are operated by IBERIA R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Iberia, MO has a population of 579, a median household income of $53,077, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Iberia averages 41.1°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches
with about 7.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Iberia, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65486.
The population of Iberia, Missouri is 579 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Iberia: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $88,200, median household income $53,077, 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 Iberia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.