Plattsburg is a small town of 2,284 in Missouri, with a median household income of $59,844
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Plattsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Plattsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Plattsburg 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
Plattsburg's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Plattsburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Plattsburg, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,844
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Plattsburg's violent crime rate is 196.2 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
196.2 /100k
Property Crime
892.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Plattsburg is served primarily by CLINTON CO. R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Plattsburg, MO
National Avg
School District
CLINTON CO. R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Plattsburg sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Plattsburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Plattsburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,700 and median rent is $723/month.
Plattsburg's violent crime rate is 196.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 892.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Plattsburg are operated by CLINTON CO. R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Plattsburg, MO has a population of 2,284, a median household income of $59,844, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Plattsburg averages 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Plattsburg, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64477.
The population of Plattsburg, Missouri is 2,284 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Plattsburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $164,700, median household income $59,844, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plattsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
