Hale, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $50,313

33% lower than US avg

Home Value $76,000

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 13.4%

60% lower than US avg

Median Rent $660

43% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.9%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.4%

89% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.7%

46% lower than US avg

How Hale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population535

Median Age42.5 yrs

Density973/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$50,313

Per Capita$27,882

Unemployment0.4%

Poverty6.7%

Commute28 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$76,000

Rent$660

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$233,691

Housing Units251

Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity38.9%

Uninsured9.9%

Smoking19.9%

Depression27.3%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain37.9 in/yr

Sunny Days267/yr

Elevation771 ft (235 m)

Education

Bachelor's+13.4%

High School+87.5%

Graduate+1.1%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute28 min

Broadband78.1%

Is Hale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hale receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hale is $50,313, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hale is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Hale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hale has a population of 535 with a density of 973 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 6.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.4% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 19.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

535

Total Population

973

People / sq mi

42.5yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%

Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.4%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.6%
	96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hale is $50,313, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,882 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 9.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$50,313
	33% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.4%
	89% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.7%
	46% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.5 min
Drive Alone	84.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Hale is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,691, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 251 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$76,000
	73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$233,691

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$660
	43% below US avg
Rent Burden	27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	74.7%
Housing Units	251
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

In Hale, 38.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 32.8% have high blood pressure. 19.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.8% report binge drinking. 31.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.4% experience frequent mental distress. 9.9% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Hale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.9%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	32.8%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	8.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.9%
	42% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	31.8%
Depression	27.3%
Mental Distress	20.4%
Physical Distress	15.3%
Short Sleep	39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.8%
Uninsured	9.9%
	15% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.0%
Dental Visits	57.0%

Food & Exercise

Hale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.9 inches
	0% below US avg
Snowfall	4.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	771 ft (235 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	973/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6036°N, 93.3424°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.8 in

Hale has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.2").

13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 78.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 84.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	13.4%
	60% below US avg
High School+	87.5%
Graduate Degree+	1.1%
School Test Score	5.51

C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	973/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.5 min
Drive Alone	84.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Hale

What is the population of Hale?

Hale has a population of 535 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 973 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Hale expensive to live in?

Hale is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $50,313, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hale?

Hale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Hale?

The job market in Hale is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 9.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hale?

The median home value in Hale is $76,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,691. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Hale?

Schools in Hale score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 13.4% of adults in Hale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hale?

The obesity rate in Hale is 38.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.9% of adults are smokers. 31.8% are physically inactive. 27.3% of residents report depression. 9.9% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Hale?

The average commute in Hale is 28 minutes. 84.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hale is 91.2% White, 6.9% Black or African American. 99.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 19.2% of residents have a disability. 90.8% have health insurance coverage.

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