Sarcoxie ( sar-KOK-see) is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,406 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code64862

Area code417

Living in Sarcoxie

Housing in Sarcoxie

$271K▲ 4.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sarcoxie home is worth about $271,000, up 4.9% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Sarcoxie

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Sarcoxie's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Sarcoxie 0.7

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Sarcoxie 4.9

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Sarcoxie

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Most working residents leave Sarcoxie for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Joplin (21%), Carthage (18%) and Springfield (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Joplin

21%

Carthage

18%

Springfield

Neosho

6%Work in townlive and work in Sarcoxie 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 387Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sarcoxie →

Health in Sarcoxie

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 53% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

7worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.5%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 20.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse 19.6%More smokersMO 16% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Access Family Care Carthage ClinicCarthage · 10.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sarcoxie · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sarcoxie →

Natural hazards in Sarcoxie

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

6Does Sarcoxie flood?paid flood claims since 1993 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Sarcoxie

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sarcoxie →

Climate in Sarcoxie

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Sarcoxie has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 27°Winter

68° / 46°Spring

88° / 66°Summer

70° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Sarcoxie get?About 6 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 27, with the last in spring around Apr 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sarcoxie →

Schools in Sarcoxie

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School Grade C-

The public schools Sarcoxie’s kids attend trail 78% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictSARCOXIE R-IISchools2

Wildwood Elem. C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 303 students Sarcoxie High C-High · Grades 6–12 · 387 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.