Spokane is a small town of 209 in Missouri, with a median household income of $83,958
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spokane stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Spokane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spokane 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: 89.3
Spokane's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spokane costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spokane, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$256,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Spokane's violent crime rate is 37.2 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
37.2 /100k
Property Crime
378.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spokane is served primarily by SPOKANE R-VII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spokane, MO
National Avg
School District
SPOKANE R-VII
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spokane sees average highs of 45.0°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Spokane's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spokane roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $256,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Spokane's violent crime rate is 37.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spokane are operated by SPOKANE R-VII.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spokane, MO has a population of 209, a median household income of $83,958, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Spokane averages 45.0°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Spokane, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65754.
The population of Spokane, Missouri is 209 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spokane: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $256,000, median household income $83,958, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spokane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.