Neelyville is a small town of 297 in Missouri, with a median household income of $22,143
and a 11.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Neelyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Neelyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Neelyville 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: 81.8
Neelyville's overall cost of living index is 81.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Neelyville costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Neelyville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$47,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$480
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$22,143
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Neelyville's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.3 /100k
Property Crime
1247.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Neelyville is served primarily by NEELYVILLE R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Neelyville, MO
National Avg
School District
NEELYVILLE R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
63.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Neelyville sees average highs of 44.7°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Neelyville's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Neelyville roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $47,200 and median rent is $480/month.
Neelyville's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1247.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Neelyville are operated by NEELYVILLE R-IV.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Neelyville, MO has a population of 297, a median household income of $22,143, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%.
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.
Neelyville averages 44.7°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches
with about 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Neelyville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63954.
The population of Neelyville, Missouri is 297 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Neelyville: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $47,200, median household income $22,143, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Neelyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.