Park Hills is a small town of 8,653 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,628
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Park Hills 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 Park Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Park Hills 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: 88.9
Park Hills's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Park Hills costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Park Hills, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$724
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,628
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Park Hills's violent crime rate is 147.5 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.5 /100k
Property Crime
2065.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Park Hills is served primarily by CENTRAL R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Park Hills, MO
National Avg
School District
CENTRAL R-III
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Park Hills sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Park Hills's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Park Hills roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,900 and median rent is $724/month.
Park Hills's violent crime rate is 147.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2065.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Park Hills are operated by CENTRAL R-III.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Park Hills, MO has a population of 8,653, a median household income of $50,628, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Park Hills averages 42.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches
with about 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Park Hills, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63601.
The population of Park Hills, Missouri is 8,653 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Park Hills: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $100,900, median household income $50,628, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
