Lilbourn is a small town of 995 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,750
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lilbourn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lilbourn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lilbourn 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: 87.5
Lilbourn's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lilbourn costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lilbourn, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$700
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lilbourn's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
363.1 /100k
Property Crime
1341.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lilbourn is served primarily by NEW MADRID CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lilbourn, MO
National Avg
School District
NEW MADRID CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lilbourn sees average highs of 43.8°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Lilbourn's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lilbourn roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,100 and median rent is $700/month.
Lilbourn's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1341.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lilbourn are operated by NEW MADRID CO. R-I.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lilbourn, MO has a population of 995, a median household income of $47,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Lilbourn averages 43.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lilbourn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63862.
The population of Lilbourn, Missouri is 995 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lilbourn: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $80,100, median household income $47,750, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lilbourn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
