Sarcoxie is a small town of 1,464 in Missouri, with a median household income of $36,908
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sarcoxie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sarcoxie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sarcoxie 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: 85.6
Sarcoxie's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sarcoxie costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sarcoxie, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$481
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,908
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Sarcoxie's violent crime rate is 367.6 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
367.6 /100k
Property Crime
2701.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sarcoxie is served primarily by SARCOXIE R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sarcoxie, MO
National Avg
School District
SARCOXIE R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sarcoxie sees average highs of 44.5°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.1 inches of snow per year.
Sarcoxie's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sarcoxie roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,400 and median rent is $481/month.
Sarcoxie's violent crime rate is 367.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2701.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sarcoxie are operated by SARCOXIE R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sarcoxie, MO has a population of 1,464, a median household income of $36,908, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Sarcoxie averages 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 6.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sarcoxie, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64862.
The population of Sarcoxie, Missouri is 1,464 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sarcoxie: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $77,400, median household income $36,908, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sarcoxie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
