McKittrick is a small town of 92 in Missouri, with a median household income of $46,250
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
McKittrick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McKittrick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McKittrick 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: 89.7
McKittrick's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McKittrick costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
McKittrick, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McKittrick's violent crime rate is 190.5 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.5 /100k
Property Crime
580.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
McKittrick, 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
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McKittrick sees average highs of 38.9°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.2 inches of snow per year.
McKittrick's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McKittrick roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,300 and median rent is $950/month.
McKittrick's violent crime rate is 190.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.0 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.
McKittrick, MO has a population of 92, a median household income of $46,250, 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.
McKittrick averages 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 14.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of McKittrick, Missouri is 92 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McKittrick: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $76,300, median household income $46,250, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McKittrick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
