Union Star is a small town of 512 in Missouri, with a median household income of $55,855
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Union Star stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Union Star is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Union Star 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: 87.8
Union Star's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Union Star costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Union Star, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$813
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,855
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Union Star's violent crime rate is 119.6 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.6 /100k
Property Crime
366.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Union Star is served primarily by UNION STAR R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Union Star, MO
National Avg
School District
UNION STAR R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Union Star sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.9 inches of snow per year.
Union Star's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Union Star roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,100 and median rent is $813/month.
Union Star's violent crime rate is 119.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 366.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Union Star are operated by UNION STAR R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Union Star, MO has a population of 512, a median household income of $55,855, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Union Star averages 35.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 17.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Union Star, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64494.
The population of Union Star, Missouri is 512 with a median age of 26.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Union Star: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $91,100, median household income $55,855, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union Star side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.