What are the schools like in Meta, MO?

School district data for Meta is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Meta?

The median household income in Meta, MO is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Meta, MO?

Meta has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Meta, MO affordable or expensive?

Meta's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Meta is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Meta has a violent crime rate of 66.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 631.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Meta, MO a Good Place to Live?

Meta is a small town of 124 in Missouri, with a median household income of $36,250 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Meta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Meta 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

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

Metric	Meta, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Meta's violent crime rate is 66.1 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.1 /100k

Property Crime

631.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Meta, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Meta sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 7.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Meta, MO
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	7.6"

Demographics

Metric	Meta, MO	National Avg
Population	124	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.9%	22.2%
65 and over	31.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Thomas, MO 5 mi St. Elizabeth, MO 7 mi Argyle, MO 8 mi Wardsville, MO 12 mi Westphalia, MO 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Meta

Meta, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65058

Meta vs Other Cities

Meta, MO vs St. Thomas, MO Meta, MO vs St. Elizabeth, MO Meta, MO vs Argyle, MO Meta, MO vs Wardsville, MO Meta, MO vs Westphalia, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta, MO affordable or expensive?

Meta's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Meta roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Meta, MO?

Meta's violent crime rate is 66.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 631.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Meta?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Meta, MO a good place to live?

Meta, MO has a population of 124, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Meta?

Meta averages 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 7.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Meta?

Meta, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65058.

What is the population of Meta?

The population of Meta, Missouri is 124 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Meta?

Key numbers for living in Meta: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,400, median household income $36,250, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.