What are the schools like in Linn, MO?

Linn is served primarily by OSAGE CO. R-II. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Linn?

The median household income in Linn, MO is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Linn, MO?

Linn has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Linn, MO affordable or expensive?

Linn's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Linn is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,800 and the median rent is $650 per month.

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

Linn has a violent crime rate of 139.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 347.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Linn, MO a Good Place to Live?

Linn is a small town of 1,484 in Missouri, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Linn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Linn 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

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

Metric	Linn, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Linn's violent crime rate is 139.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.1 /100k

Property Crime

347.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Linn is served primarily by OSAGE CO. R-II. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Linn, MO	National Avg
School District	OSAGE CO. R-II	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Linn sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Linn, MO
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Linn, MO	National Avg
Population	1,484	—
Median Age	30.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westphalia, MO 9 mi Tebbetts, MO 11 mi Freeburg, MO 12 mi Taos, MO 13 mi Mokane, MO 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Linn

Linn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65051

Linn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linn, MO affordable or expensive?

Linn's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Linn roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,800 and median rent is $650/month.

What is the crime rate in Linn, MO?

Linn's violent crime rate is 139.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Linn?

Public schools in Linn are operated by OSAGE CO. R-II. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Linn, MO a good place to live?

Linn, MO has a population of 1,484, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. 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 Linn?

Linn averages 40.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Linn?

Linn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65051.

What is the population of Linn?

The population of Linn, Missouri is 1,484 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Linn?

Key numbers for living in Linn: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $155,800, median household income $51,250, 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 Linn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.