Pineville is a small town of 895 in Missouri, with a median household income of $34,018
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pineville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pineville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pineville 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: 90.4
Pineville's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pineville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pineville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$666
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,018
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Pineville's violent crime rate is 358.4 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
358.4 /100k
Property Crime
4301.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pineville is served primarily by MCDONALD CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pineville, MO
National Avg
School District
MCDONALD CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pineville sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Pineville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pineville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,400 and median rent is $666/month.
Pineville's violent crime rate is 358.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4301.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pineville are operated by MCDONALD CO. R-I.
The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pineville, MO has a population of 895, a median household income of $34,018, 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.
Pineville averages 46.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Pineville, Missouri is 895 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pineville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $157,400, median household income $34,018, crime index 139 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pineville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
