Pattonsburg is a small town of 276 in Missouri, with a median household income of $40,000
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pattonsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pattonsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pattonsburg 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: 83.5
Pattonsburg's overall cost of living index is 83.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pattonsburg costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pattonsburg, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$519
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Pattonsburg's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pattonsburg is served primarily by PATTONSBURG R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pattonsburg, MO
National Avg
School District
PATTONSBURG R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pattonsburg sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Pattonsburg's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pattonsburg roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,900 and median rent is $519/month.
Pattonsburg's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pattonsburg are operated by PATTONSBURG R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pattonsburg, MO has a population of 276, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Pattonsburg averages 34.1°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pattonsburg, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64670.
The population of Pattonsburg, Missouri is 276 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pattonsburg: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $57,900, median household income $40,000, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pattonsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.