What are the schools like in Noel, MO?

Noel is served primarily by MCDONALD CO. R-I. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Noel?

The median household income in Noel, MO is $42,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Noel, MO?

Noel has an average high temperature of 45.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Noel, MO affordable or expensive?

Noel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Noel is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,200 and the median rent is $590 per month.

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

Noel has a violent crime rate of 182.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 820.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Noel, MO a Good Place to Live?

Noel is a small town of 1,930 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,292 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Noel 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: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Noel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Noel 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: 86.8

Noel's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Noel costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Noel, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$590	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Noel's violent crime rate is 182.2 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

182.2 /100k

Property Crime

820.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Noel is served primarily by MCDONALD CO. R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Noel, MO	National Avg
School District	MCDONALD CO. R-I	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Noel sees average highs of 45.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 9.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Noel, MO
Average High — January	45.7°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	9.4"

Demographics

Metric	Noel, MO	National Avg
Population	1,930	—
Median Age	29.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ginger Blue, MO 4 mi Sulphur Springs, AR 4 mi Lanagan, MO 5 mi Pineville, MO 6 mi Southwest City, MO 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Noel

Noel, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

64854

Noel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noel, MO affordable or expensive?

Noel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Noel roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,200 and median rent is $590/month.

What is the crime rate in Noel, MO?

Noel's violent crime rate is 182.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 820.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Noel?

Public schools in Noel are operated by MCDONALD CO. R-I. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Noel, MO a good place to live?

Noel, MO has a population of 1,930, a median household income of $42,292, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Noel?

Noel averages 45.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 9.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Noel?

Noel, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64854.

What is the population of Noel?

The population of Noel, Missouri is 1,930 with a median age of 29.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Noel?

Key numbers for living in Noel: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $92,200, median household income $42,292, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Noel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.