Platte City is a small town of 4,781 in Missouri, with a median household income of $58,802
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Platte City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Platte City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Platte City 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: 93.3
Platte City's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Platte City costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Platte City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$199,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,164
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,802
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Platte City's violent crime rate is 144.4 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
144.4 /100k
Property Crime
1031.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Platte City is served primarily by PLATTE CO. R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Platte City, MO
National Avg
School District
PLATTE CO. R-III
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Platte City sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Platte City's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Platte City roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $199,200 and median rent is $1,164/month.
Platte City's violent crime rate is 144.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1031.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Platte City are operated by PLATTE CO. R-III.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Platte City, MO has a population of 4,781, a median household income of $58,802, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Platte City averages 38.4°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches
with about 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Platte City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64079.
The population of Platte City, Missouri is 4,781 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Platte City: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $199,200, median household income $58,802, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Platte City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
