Zalma is a small town of 69 in Missouri, with a median household income of N/A
and a 18.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Zalma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Zalma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Zalma 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: 86.3
Zalma's overall cost of living index is 86.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Zalma costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Zalma, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$46,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Zalma's violent crime rate is 469.8 per 100,000 residents
— 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
469.8 /100k
Property Crime
461.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Zalma is served primarily by ZALMA R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Zalma, MO
National Avg
School District
ZALMA R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
53.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Zalma sees average highs of 41.9°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Zalma's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Zalma roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $46,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Zalma's violent crime rate is 469.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 461.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Zalma are operated by ZALMA R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Zalma, MO has a population of 69, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 18.8%.
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.
Zalma averages 41.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches
with about 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Zalma, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63787.
The population of Zalma, Missouri is 69 with a median age of 57.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Zalma: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $46,400, median household income N/A, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zalma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
