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Mansfield is a small town of 1,351 in Missouri, with a median household income of $30,870
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mansfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mansfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mansfield 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: 82.5
Mansfield's overall cost of living index is 82.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mansfield costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mansfield, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$343
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,870
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mansfield's violent crime rate is 228.1 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.1 /100k
Property Crime
684.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mansfield is served primarily by MANSFIELD R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mansfield, MO
National Avg
School District
MANSFIELD R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mansfield sees average highs of 41.6°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.7 inches of snow per year.
Mansfield's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mansfield roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,500 and median rent is $343/month.
Mansfield's violent crime rate is 228.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 684.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mansfield are operated by MANSFIELD R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mansfield, MO has a population of 1,351, a median household income of $30,870, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Mansfield averages 41.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 7.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mansfield, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65704.
The population of Mansfield, Missouri is 1,351 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mansfield: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $92,500, median household income $30,870, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mansfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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