Willow Springs is a small town of 2,125 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,654
and a 9.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Willow Springs 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Willow Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Willow Springs 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: 88.5
Willow Springs's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Willow Springs costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Willow Springs, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$665
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,654
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Willow Springs's violent crime rate is 89.6 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.6 /100k
Property Crime
537.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Willow Springs is served primarily by WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Willow Springs, MO
National Avg
School District
WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Willow Springs sees average highs of 44.4°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.4 inches of snow per year.
Willow Springs's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Willow Springs roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,800 and median rent is $665/month.
Willow Springs's violent crime rate is 89.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 537.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Willow Springs are operated by WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Willow Springs, MO has a population of 2,125, a median household income of $39,654, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%.
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.
Willow Springs averages 44.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 6.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Willow Springs, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65793.
The population of Willow Springs, Missouri is 2,125 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Willow Springs: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $107,800, median household income $39,654, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willow Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
