Irondale is a small town of 560 in Missouri, with a median household income of $24,485
and a 10.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Irondale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Irondale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Irondale 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: 91.2
Irondale's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Irondale costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Irondale, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,485
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Irondale's violent crime rate is 222.4 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
222.4 /100k
Property Crime
905.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Irondale, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Irondale sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Irondale's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Irondale roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,300 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Irondale's violent crime rate is 222.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Irondale, MO has a population of 560, a median household income of $24,485, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
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.
Irondale averages 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Irondale, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63648.
The population of Irondale, Missouri is 560 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Irondale: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $96,300, median household income $24,485, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Irondale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
