Stella is a small town of 266 in Missouri, with a median household income of $36,845
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stella stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Stella is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stella 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
Stella's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stella costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stella, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,845
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Stella's violent crime rate is 252.4 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.4 /100k
Property Crime
1531.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stella is served primarily by EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stella, MO
National Avg
School District
EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stella sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Stella's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stella roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $694/month.
Stella's violent crime rate is 252.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stella are operated by EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stella, MO has a population of 266, a median household income of $36,845, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Stella averages 46.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stella, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64867.
The population of Stella, Missouri is 266 with a median age of 14.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stella: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $36,845, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stella side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
