What are the schools like in Latham, MO?

Latham is served primarily by MONITEAU CO. R-V. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.4:1.

What is the median household income in Latham?

The median household income in Latham, MO is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Latham, MO?

Latham has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.7 inches.

Latham, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Latham, MO affordable or expensive?

Latham's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Latham is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Latham, MO?

Crime rate data for Latham is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Latham, MO a Good Place to Live?

Latham is a small town of 63 in Missouri, with a median household income of $61,250 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Latham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Latham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Latham 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: 87.7

Latham's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Latham costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Latham, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Latham is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Latham is served primarily by MONITEAU CO. R-V. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Latham, MO	National Avg
School District	MONITEAU CO. R-V	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	5.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	52.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Latham sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 9.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Latham, MO
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	9.7"

Demographics

Metric	Latham, MO	National Avg
Population	63	—
Median Age	30.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fortuna, MO 6 mi Clarksburg, MO 7 mi California, MO 8 mi Tipton, MO 9 mi Versailles, MO 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Latham

Latham, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65050

Latham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latham, MO affordable or expensive?

Latham's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Latham roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Latham, MO?

Crime data for Latham is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Latham?

Public schools in Latham are operated by MONITEAU CO. R-V. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1. 5.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Latham, MO a good place to live?

Latham, MO has a population of 63, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Latham?

Latham averages 39.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 9.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Latham?

Latham, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65050.

What is the population of Latham?

The population of Latham, Missouri is 63 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Latham?

Key numbers for living in Latham: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,700, median household income $61,250, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Latham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.