Stockton is a small town of 1,932 in Missouri, with a median household income of $37,868
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stockton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stockton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stockton 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: 88.6
Stockton's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stockton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stockton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$592
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,868
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Stockton's violent crime rate is 439.1 per 100,000 residents
— 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
439.1 /100k
Property Crime
864.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stockton is served primarily by STOCKTON R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stockton, MO
National Avg
School District
STOCKTON R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stockton sees average highs of 43.0°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Stockton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stockton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,300 and median rent is $592/month.
Stockton's violent crime rate is 439.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 864.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stockton are operated by STOCKTON R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stockton, MO has a population of 1,932, a median household income of $37,868, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
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.
Stockton averages 43.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stockton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65785.
The population of Stockton, Missouri is 1,932 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stockton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $131,300, median household income $37,868, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stockton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
