Hickory County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,501 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,084 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$472 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 32
Feb 2 2 36
Mar 2 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 2 2 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Hermitage High
<1 miles, E · 4.1star
Hermitage Middle
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Hermitage Elem
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
Wheatland High
4 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Southwest Baptist University
24 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Citizens Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW · 2.3star
Lake Regional Health System
37 miles, E · 2.3star
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
40 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
84 miles, W · 1star
Columbia Regional Airport
85 miles, NE · 1star
Kansas City International Airport
120 miles, N · 3.7star
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