Webb City is a small city of 13,002 in Missouri, with a median household income of $58,964
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Webb City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Webb City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Webb City 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: 85.6
Webb City's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Webb City costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Webb City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$897
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Webb City's violent crime rate is 223.8 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
223.8 /100k
Property Crime
2125.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Webb City is served primarily by WEBB CITY R-VII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Webb City, MO
National Avg
School District
WEBB CITY R-VII
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Webb City sees average highs of 44.8°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Webb City's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Webb City roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,800 and median rent is $897/month.
Webb City's violent crime rate is 223.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2125.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Webb City are operated by WEBB CITY R-VII.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Webb City, MO has a population of 13,002, a median household income of $58,964, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Webb City averages 44.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Webb City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64870.
The population of Webb City, Missouri is 13,002 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Webb City: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $149,800, median household income $58,964, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Webb City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
