Pickering is a small town of 161 in Missouri, with a median household income of $55,417
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pickering stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pickering is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pickering 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: 85.9
Pickering's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pickering costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pickering, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$646
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pickering's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.4 /100k
Property Crime
1041.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pickering is served primarily by NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pickering, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pickering sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Pickering's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pickering roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,800 and median rent is $646/month.
Pickering's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pickering are operated by NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pickering, MO has a population of 161, a median household income of $55,417, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Pickering averages 33.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pickering, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64476.
The population of Pickering, Missouri is 161 with a median age of 28.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pickering: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $66,800, median household income $55,417, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pickering side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
