Philadelphia is a small town of 302 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,500
.
Strengths:
Philadelphia stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Philadelphia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Philadelphia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Philadelphia metro area.
Metric
Philadelphia, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Philadelphia's violent crime rate is 210.3 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.3 /100k
Property Crime
1710.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Philadelphia is served primarily by MARION CO. R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Philadelphia, MO
National Avg
School District
MARION CO. R-II
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Philadelphia sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Philadelphia has a median home value of $85,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $47,500.
Philadelphia's violent crime rate is 210.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1710.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Philadelphia are operated by MARION CO. R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Philadelphia, MO has a population of 302, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Philadelphia averages 34.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches
with about 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Philadelphia, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63463.
The population of Philadelphia, Missouri is 302 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Philadelphia: median home $85,000, median household income $47,500, 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 Philadelphia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.