Purdy is a small town of 1,374 in Missouri, with a median household income of $38,523
and a 14.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Purdy 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 Purdy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Purdy 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: 87.6
Purdy's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Purdy costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Purdy, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$732
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,523
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Purdy's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.1 /100k
Property Crime
944.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Purdy is served primarily by PURDY R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Purdy, MO
National Avg
School District
PURDY R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Purdy sees average highs of 44.1°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Purdy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Purdy roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,900 and median rent is $732/month.
Purdy's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 944.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Purdy are operated by PURDY R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Purdy, MO has a population of 1,374, a median household income of $38,523, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%.
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.
Purdy averages 44.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Purdy, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65734.
The population of Purdy, Missouri is 1,374 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Purdy: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $75,900, median household income $38,523, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Purdy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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