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Washburn is a small town of 594 in Missouri, with a median household income of $59,643
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Washburn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Washburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Washburn 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: 90.7
Washburn's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Washburn costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Washburn, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$820
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Washburn's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.1 /100k
Property Crime
944.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Washburn is served primarily by SOUTHWEST R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Washburn, MO
National Avg
School District
SOUTHWEST R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Washburn sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Washburn's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Washburn roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,100 and median rent is $820/month.
Washburn's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 944.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Washburn are operated by SOUTHWEST R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Washburn, MO has a population of 594, a median household income of $59,643, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Washburn averages 45.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Washburn, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65772.
The population of Washburn, Missouri is 594 with a median age of 24.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Washburn: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $118,100, median household income $59,643, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Washburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
