Qulin is a small town of 722 in Missouri, with a median household income of $25,000
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Qulin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Qulin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Qulin 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: 84.9
Qulin's overall cost of living index is 84.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Qulin costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Qulin, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$62,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$592
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$25,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Qulin's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.3 /100k
Property Crime
1247.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Qulin is served primarily by TWIN RIVERS R-X.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Qulin, MO
National Avg
School District
TWIN RIVERS R-X
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
55.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Qulin sees average highs of 44.6°F in January
and 89.2°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Qulin's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Qulin roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $62,100 and median rent is $592/month.
Qulin's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1247.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Qulin are operated by TWIN RIVERS R-X.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 3.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Qulin, MO has a population of 722, a median household income of $25,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Qulin averages 44.6°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Qulin, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63961.
The population of Qulin, Missouri is 722 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Qulin: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $62,100, median household income $25,000, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Qulin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.