Ironton is a small town of 1,639 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,606
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ironton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ironton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ironton 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: 88.4
Ironton's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ironton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ironton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,606
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ironton's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.0 /100k
Property Crime
237.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ironton is served primarily by ARCADIA VALLEY R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ironton, MO
National Avg
School District
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ironton sees average highs of 41.6°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Ironton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ironton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,500 and median rent is $675/month.
Ironton's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 237.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ironton are operated by ARCADIA VALLEY R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ironton, MO has a population of 1,639, a median household income of $43,606, 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.
Ironton averages 41.6°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches
with about 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ironton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63650.
The population of Ironton, Missouri is 1,639 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ironton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $103,500, median household income $43,606, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ironton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
