Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Bonne Terre Mine
Museum
Space Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lix Frozen Custard
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
VFW Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Lakeview Park
Park
Bonne Terre Park
Park
Desloge City Park
Park
Train Cars
Playground
Desloge City Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bonne Terre.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bonne Terre is 84/100 - which is 5% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A

Bonne Terre crime rates are 1,140 per 100k, which is 60% lower than Missouri
Property Crime
992 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
148 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment D

The median income in Bonne Terre is $41,171 - which is 17% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$41,171
F
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Parkland Health Center-Bonne Terre
Hospital
Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Bonne Terre home prices are $103,900 - which is 26% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$103,900
F
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Bonne Terre graduation rate is 57% - which is 33% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
50%
F
High School Grad. Rates
57%
F
Elementary Schools (3) F
North County Primary
East Recep/Diag Corr Cent/Acad
East Recep/Diag Corr Cent/Diag
North County Parkside Elem.
Intermediate Sch.
High Schools (2) F
North Co. Sr. High
Unitec Career Ctr.
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ratings F

Bonne Terre has an overall rating of 29% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Bonne Terre Area Facts

  • Bonne Terre has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Bonne Terre crime rates are 60% lower than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in Bonne Terre is 5% lower than the Missouri average
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Needs a LOT of improvement 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 19, 2019) I have lived in Bonne Terre for the past sixteen years and the only aspect keeping me here is the affordable cost of living. Many other aspects of the town are awful. As far as nightlife, shopping, restaurants, and other attractions, there isn’t much, but a short ten to fifteen ...Read More minute drive will take you to Farmington where there is much more.
The education has little to offer as well. I went to North County High School all four years and learned practically nothing because few of the teachers cared or were willing to put forth the effort to educate the youth. The office and administration were not great either, giving leniency to the students who had relatives working at the school (even when in possession of illegal substances on a school bus during a field trip). I’m not going off about the school district because I was a poor student or was disciplined often (I was actually in the top ten in the class of 2019) , but if you are considering moving to the area and want your children to be prepared for college, do not send them to North County. Despite not prepping students for college, the school is located directly next to Unitec where students are allowed to go during to school day to learn about various trades (photography, construction, RNA training, etc.). The educators at Unitec are wonderful and experts in their fields.

Concerning the safety, the town was at one time quiet (very little crime and friendly people), but in the past few years the crime has steadily gotten worse and nothing is being done about it. Meth seems to be the drug of choice in Bonne Terre, and meth labs seem to litter the town. My neighbors had an active drug lab going behind their house for two years. Although other neighbors and I reported the problem, action was never taken (despite being able to smell the meth from the street and being less than a mile from City Hall and the center of town). Thankfully my meth-lab-neighbors moved and we haven’t had problems since. Other than drugs, Bonne Terre has also had a recent spout of theft. Last week I had my wallet stolen and a friend living a few blocks away had her car stolen. The police do their best to keep up with the issues but it often does not result in people being put away for their crimes. I personally think a larger police force may be needed to at least get rid of the drug problem and keep up with the growing population.

I have a lot more to say about this town, but posting on a public forum may anger the whole “good-ole-boy” system in place and cause trouble for my family. If you are considering moving to the area I hope my review was helpful. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bonne Terre? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lakeview Park
      Bonne Terre Park
      Desloge City Park
      Train Cars
      Desloge City Park

      Entertainment

      Bonne Terre Mine
      Space Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Lix Frozen Custard
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Jack in the Box

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bonne Terre? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bonne Terre.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Bonne Terre a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Parkland Health Center-Bonne Terre

      Pharmacies

      Doctors