What are the schools like in Wyatt, MO?

School district data for Wyatt is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wyatt?

The median household income in Wyatt, MO is $23,194 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Wyatt, MO?

Wyatt has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

Wyatt, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wyatt, MO affordable or expensive?

Wyatt's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wyatt is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $38,500 and the median rent is $538 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wyatt, MO?

Wyatt has a violent crime rate of 409.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1426.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wyatt, MO a Good Place to Live?

Wyatt is a small town of 256 in Missouri, with a median household income of $23,194 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Wyatt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wyatt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wyatt 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: 81.7

Wyatt's overall cost of living index is 81.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wyatt costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wyatt, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$38,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$538	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$23,194	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wyatt's violent crime rate is 409.7 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.7 /100k

Property Crime

1426.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wyatt, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wyatt sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wyatt, MO
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wyatt, MO	National Avg
Population	256	—
Median Age	27.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cairo, IL 3 mi Wilson City, MO 4 mi Wickliffe, KY 5 mi Mound City, IL 9 mi Barlow, KY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Wyatt

Wyatt, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63882

Wyatt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wyatt, MO affordable or expensive?

Wyatt's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wyatt roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $38,500 and median rent is $538/month.

What is the crime rate in Wyatt, MO?

Wyatt's violent crime rate is 409.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1426.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wyatt?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wyatt, MO a good place to live?

Wyatt, MO has a population of 256, a median household income of $23,194, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Wyatt?

Wyatt averages 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wyatt?

Wyatt, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63882.

What is the population of Wyatt?

The population of Wyatt, Missouri is 256 with a median age of 27.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wyatt?

Key numbers for living in Wyatt: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $38,500, median household income $23,194, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wyatt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.