Viburnum is a small town of 639 in Missouri, with a median household income of $51,429
.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Viburnum stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Viburnum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Viburnum 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: 82.3
Viburnum's overall cost of living index is 82.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Viburnum costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Viburnum, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$332
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Viburnum's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.0 /100k
Property Crime
237.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Viburnum is served primarily by IRON CO. C-4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Viburnum, MO
National Avg
School District
IRON CO. C-4
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Viburnum sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Viburnum's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Viburnum roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,600 and median rent is $332/month.
Viburnum's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 237.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Viburnum are operated by IRON CO. C-4.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Viburnum, MO has a population of 639, a median household income of $51,429, 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.
Viburnum averages 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Viburnum, MO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 65566, 65439.
The population of Viburnum, Missouri is 639 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Viburnum: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $94,600, median household income $51,429, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Viburnum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
