Mountain Grove is a small town of 4,498 in Missouri, with a median household income of $38,103
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mountain Grove 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: 87.4
Mountain Grove's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mountain Grove costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mountain Grove, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$693
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,103
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Mountain Grove's violent crime rate is 273.2 per 100,000 residents
— 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
273.2 /100k
Property Crime
1533.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mountain Grove is served primarily by MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mountain Grove, MO
National Avg
School District
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mountain Grove sees average highs of 41.4°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Mountain Grove's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mountain Grove roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,100 and median rent is $693/month.
Mountain Grove's violent crime rate is 273.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1533.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mountain Grove are operated by MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mountain Grove, MO has a population of 4,498, a median household income of $38,103, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Mountain Grove averages 41.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mountain Grove, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65711.
The population of Mountain Grove, Missouri is 4,498 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mountain Grove: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,100, median household income $38,103, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mountain Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
