What are the schools like in Parma, MO?

School district data for Parma is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Parma?

The median household income in Parma, MO is $60,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Parma, MO?

Parma has an average high temperature of 45.5°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Parma, MO affordable or expensive?

Parma's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Parma is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $36,400 and the median rent is $593 per month.

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

Parma has a violent crime rate of 363.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1341.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Parma, MO a Good Place to Live?

Parma is a small town of 558 in Missouri, with a median household income of $60,250 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Parma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Parma 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: 82.2

Parma's overall cost of living index is 82.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Parma costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Parma, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$36,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$593	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Parma's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

363.1 /100k

Property Crime

1341.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Parma, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Parma sees average highs of 45.5°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Parma, MO
Average High — January	45.5°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Parma, MO	National Avg
Population	558	—
Median Age	28.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Risco, MO 4 mi Catron, MO 6 mi Tallapoosa, MO 7 mi Bernie, MO 9 mi Malden, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Parma

Parma, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63870

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parma, MO affordable or expensive?

Parma's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Parma roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $36,400 and median rent is $593/month.

What is the crime rate in Parma, MO?

Parma's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1341.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Parma?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Parma, MO a good place to live?

Parma, MO has a population of 558, a median household income of $60,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Parma?

Parma averages 45.5°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Parma?

Parma, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63870.

What is the population of Parma?

The population of Parma, Missouri is 558 with a median age of 28.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Parma?

Key numbers for living in Parma: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $36,400, median household income $60,250, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.