What are the schools like in Pevely, MO?

Pevely is served primarily by DUNKLIN R-V. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Pevely?

The median household income in Pevely, MO is $68,141 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Pevely, MO?

Pevely has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Pevely, MO affordable or expensive?

Pevely's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pevely is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,800 and the median rent is $822 per month.

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

Pevely has a violent crime rate of 230.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1104.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pevely, MO a Good Place to Live?

Pevely is a small town of 6,012 in Missouri, with a median household income of $68,141 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Pevely stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Pevely 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: 96.3

Pevely's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pevely costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pevely, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$822	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,141	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pevely's violent crime rate is 230.7 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

230.7 /100k

Property Crime

1104.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pevely is served primarily by DUNKLIN R-V. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pevely, MO	National Avg
School District	DUNKLIN R-V	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pevely sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pevely, MO
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pevely, MO	National Avg
Population	6,012	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	30.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Herculaneum, MO 2 mi Horine, MO 2 mi Barnhart, MO 3 mi Crystal City, MO 5 mi Imperial, MO 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Pevely

Pevely, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63070

Pevely vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pevely, MO affordable or expensive?

Pevely's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pevely roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,800 and median rent is $822/month.

What is the crime rate in Pevely, MO?

Pevely's violent crime rate is 230.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1104.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pevely?

Public schools in Pevely are operated by DUNKLIN R-V. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pevely, MO a good place to live?

Pevely, MO has a population of 6,012, a median household income of $68,141, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Pevely?

Pevely averages 41.0°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pevely?

Pevely, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63070.

What is the population of Pevely?

The population of Pevely, Missouri is 6,012 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pevely?

Key numbers for living in Pevely: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $198,800, median household income $68,141, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pevely side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.