Sikeston is a small city of 16,146 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,464
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sikeston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Sikeston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sikeston 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: 91.8
Sikeston's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sikeston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sikeston, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$813
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,464
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Sikeston's violent crime rate is 1029.6 per 100,000 residents
— 171% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1029.6 /100k
Property Crime
3625.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sikeston is served primarily by SIKESTON R-6.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sikeston, MO
National Avg
School District
SIKESTON R-6
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sikeston sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Sikeston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sikeston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,500 and median rent is $813/month.
Sikeston's violent crime rate is 1029.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3625.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sikeston are operated by SIKESTON R-6.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sikeston, MO has a population of 16,146, a median household income of $47,464, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Sikeston averages 44.2°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sikeston, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63801.
The population of Sikeston, Missouri is 16,146 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sikeston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,500, median household income $47,464, crime index 232 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sikeston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
