What are the schools like in Monett, MO?

Monett is served primarily by MONETT R-I. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Monett?

The median household income in Monett, MO is $42,635 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

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

Q: Is Monett, MO affordable or expensive?

Monett's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Monett is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,900 and the median rent is $820 per month.

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

Monett has a violent crime rate of 128.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1401.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Monett, MO?

Monett has an average high temperature of 44.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.7 inches.

Is Monett, MO a Good Place to Live?

Monett is a small town of 9,632 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,635 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Monett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Monett 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: 90.9

Monett's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Monett costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Monett, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$820	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,635	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Monett's violent crime rate is 128.3 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

128.3 /100k

Property Crime

1401.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Monett is served primarily by MONETT R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monett, MO	National Avg
School District	MONETT R-I	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monett sees average highs of 44.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 6.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Monett, MO
Average High — January	44.1°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	6.7"

Demographics

Metric	Monett, MO	National Avg
Population	9,632	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pierce City, MO 5 mi Freistatt, MO 7 mi Purdy, MO 7 mi Verona, MO 8 mi Wentworth, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Monett

Monett, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65708

Monett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monett, MO affordable or expensive?

Monett's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Monett roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,900 and median rent is $820/month.

What is the crime rate in Monett, MO?

Monett's violent crime rate is 128.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1401.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monett?

Public schools in Monett are operated by MONETT R-I. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monett, MO a good place to live?

Monett, MO has a population of 9,632, a median household income of $42,635, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Monett?

Monett averages 44.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 6.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monett?

Monett, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65708.

What is the population of Monett?

The population of Monett, Missouri is 9,632 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monett?

Key numbers for living in Monett: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $124,900, median household income $42,635, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.