Willard is a small town of 6,342 in Missouri, with a median household income of $76,500
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Willard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Willard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Willard 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: 89.3
Willard's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Willard costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Willard, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,077
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Willard's violent crime rate is 197.8 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.8 /100k
Property Crime
441.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Willard is served primarily by WILLARD R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Willard, MO
National Avg
School District
WILLARD R-II
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Willard sees average highs of 44.3°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.7 inches of snow per year.
Willard's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Willard roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,500 and median rent is $1,077/month.
Willard's violent crime rate is 197.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 441.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Willard are operated by WILLARD R-II.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Willard, MO has a population of 6,342, a median household income of $76,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Willard averages 44.3°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 13.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Willard, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65781.
The population of Willard, Missouri is 6,342 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Willard: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $180,500, median household income $76,500, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.