Linn Creek is a small town of 247 in Missouri, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 8.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Linn Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Linn Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Linn Creek 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: 91.3
Linn Creek's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Linn Creek costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Linn Creek, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$788
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Linn Creek's violent crime rate is 200.8 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
200.8 /100k
Property Crime
956.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Linn Creek, 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
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Linn Creek sees average highs of 44.0°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Linn Creek's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Linn Creek roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,200 and median rent is $788/month.
Linn Creek's violent crime rate is 200.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 956.7 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.
Linn Creek, MO has a population of 247, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%.
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.
Linn Creek averages 44.0°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Linn Creek, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65052.
The population of Linn Creek, Missouri is 247 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Linn Creek: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $142,200, median household income $53,750, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Linn Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
