Mokane is a small town of 329 in Missouri, with a median household income of $82,674
and a 47.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mokane stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mokane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mokane 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
Mokane's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mokane costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mokane, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,674
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mokane's violent crime rate is 230.2 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
230.2 /100k
Property Crime
972.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mokane is served primarily by SOUTH CALLAWAY CO. R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mokane, MO
National Avg
School District
SOUTH CALLAWAY CO. R-II
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mokane sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Mokane's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mokane roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,300 and median rent is $825/month.
Mokane's violent crime rate is 230.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mokane are operated by SOUTH CALLAWAY CO. R-II.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mokane, MO has a population of 329, a median household income of $82,674, and an unemployment rate of 47.4%.
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.
Mokane averages 36.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mokane, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65059.
The population of Mokane, Missouri is 329 with a median age of 27.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mokane: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,300, median household income $82,674, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mokane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
