What are the schools like in Silex, MO?

Silex is served primarily by SILEX R-I. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Silex?

The median household income in Silex, MO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Silex, MO?

Silex has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.3 inches.

Silex, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Silex, MO affordable or expensive?

Silex's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silex is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,600 and the median rent is $715 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silex, MO?

Silex has a violent crime rate of 279.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 737.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silex, MO a Good Place to Live?

Silex is a small town of 314 in Missouri, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Silex 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 Silex is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silex 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: 96.3

Silex's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silex costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Silex, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$715	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Silex's violent crime rate is 279.6 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

279.6 /100k

Property Crime

737.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Silex is served primarily by SILEX R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Silex, MO	National Avg
School District	SILEX R-I	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silex sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silex, MO
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.3"

Demographics

Metric	Silex, MO	National Avg
Population	314	—
Median Age	54.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	35.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whiteside, MO 5 mi Cave, MO 7 mi Eolia, MO 8 mi Hawk Point, MO 11 mi Troy, MO 12 mi

Silex vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silex, MO affordable or expensive?

Silex's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Silex roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,600 and median rent is $715/month.

What is the crime rate in Silex, MO?

Silex's violent crime rate is 279.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 737.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silex?

Public schools in Silex are operated by SILEX R-I. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 7.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Silex, MO a good place to live?

Silex, MO has a population of 314, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Silex?

Silex averages 37.7°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches with about 16.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Silex?

The population of Silex, Missouri is 314 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silex?

Key numbers for living in Silex: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $151,600, median household income N/A, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silex side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.