Queen City is a small town of 708 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,893
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Queen City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Queen City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Queen 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: 81.6
Queen City's overall cost of living index is 81.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Queen City costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Queen City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$62,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$391
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Queen City's violent crime rate is 128.8 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
128.8 /100k
Property Crime
1287.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Queen City is served primarily by SCHUYLER CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Queen City, MO
National Avg
School District
SCHUYLER CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
1.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Queen City sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.6 inches of snow per year.
Queen City's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Queen City roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $62,500 and median rent is $391/month.
Queen City's violent crime rate is 128.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1287.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Queen City are operated by SCHUYLER CO. R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 1.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Queen City, MO has a population of 708, a median household income of $45,893, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Queen City averages 33.6°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 22.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Queen City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63561.
The population of Queen City, Missouri is 708 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Queen City: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $62,500, median household income $45,893, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Queen City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
