Very AffordableNear National AverageMORGAN CO. R-II
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Versailles is a small town of 2,549 in Missouri, with a median household income of $27,202
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Versailles stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Versailles is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Versailles 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: 85.4
Versailles's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Versailles costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Versailles, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$470
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,202
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Versailles's violent crime rate is 112.2 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
112.2 /100k
Property Crime
4487.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Versailles is served primarily by MORGAN CO. R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Versailles, MO
National Avg
School District
MORGAN CO. R-II
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Versailles sees average highs of 40.5°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Versailles's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Versailles roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,400 and median rent is $470/month.
Versailles's violent crime rate is 112.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4487.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Versailles are operated by MORGAN CO. R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Versailles, MO has a population of 2,549, a median household income of $27,202, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Versailles averages 40.5°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Versailles, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65084.
The population of Versailles, Missouri is 2,549 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Versailles: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $100,400, median household income $27,202, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Versailles side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
