Skidmore is a small town of 227 in Missouri, with a median household income of $41,544
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Skidmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Skidmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Skidmore 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: 84.7
Skidmore's overall cost of living index is 84.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Skidmore costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Skidmore, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,544
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Skidmore's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.4 /100k
Property Crime
1041.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Skidmore, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Skidmore sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Skidmore's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Skidmore roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,700 and median rent is $625/month.
Skidmore's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Skidmore, MO has a population of 227, a median household income of $41,544, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Skidmore averages 33.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Skidmore, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64487.
The population of Skidmore, Missouri is 227 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Skidmore: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $54,700, median household income $41,544, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Skidmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
