Hartville, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $28,125

63% lower than US avg

Home Value $106,300

62% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 166/100K

56% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.5%

87% lower than US avg

Median Rent $385

67% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.9%

34% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.7%

53% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.1%

2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population616

Median Age58.4 yrs

Density948/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 88%

Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income$28,125

Per Capita$26,299

Unemployment1.7%

Poverty12.1%

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$106,300

Rent$385

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$212,661

Housing Units323

Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

Violent166/100K

Property829/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%

Uninsured13.0%

Smoking24.2%

Depression27.7%

Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain43.2 in/yr

Sunny Days258/yr

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.5%

High School+64.8%

Graduate+0.8%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute17 min

Broadband83.0%

Is Hartville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartville receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hartville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartville is $28,125, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hartville is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $385 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Hartville is below the national average at 166 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 829 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Hartville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hartville has a population of 616 with a density of 948 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45% female and 55% male. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 9.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.7% of residents. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 41.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

616

Total Population

948

People / sq mi

58.4yrs

Median Age

50% above US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%

Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.7%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.3%
	98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartville is $28,125, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,299 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hartville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,125
	63% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.7%
	53% below US avg
Poverty Rate	12.1%
	2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.9 min
Drive Alone	78.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartville is $106,300, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,661, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $385 (67% 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 323 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1975. 32.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$106,300
	62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$212,661

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$385
	67% below US avg
Rent Burden	32.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	46.6%
Renter-Occupied	53.4%
Housing Units	323
Median Year Built	1975

Property Tax

In Hartville, 42.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.1% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.5% of residents, above the national average. 36.9% have high blood pressure. 24.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.2% report binge drinking. 37.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.8% experience frequent mental distress. 13.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.9%
	34% above US avg
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart Disease	7.5%
High Blood Pressure	36.9%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	10.8%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	24.2%
	73% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.2%
Physical Inactivity	37.0%
Depression	27.7%
Mental Distress	21.8%
Physical Distress	17.6%
Short Sleep	42.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.1%
Uninsured	13.0%
	51% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.7%
Dental Visits	40.9%

Food & Exercise

Hartville has a violent crime rate of 166 per 100,000 residents, 56% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 165.8, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 829 per 100,000, 58% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 829, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Hartville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Hartville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	165.8/100K
	56% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	165.8/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	829.2/100K
	58% below US avg
Burglary	0.0/100K
Theft	829.2/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

Hartville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	43.2 inches
	14% above US avg
Snowfall	5.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,217 ft (371 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	948/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2484°N, 92.5127°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.4 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in

Hartville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F — from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 64.8% have completed high school. 0.8% 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. 83.0% of households have broadband internet access. 78.8% 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+	4.5%
	87% below US avg
High School+	64.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.8%
School Test Score	5.51

F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	948/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	83.0%
Alt Fuel Stations	1

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.9 min
Drive Alone	78.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Hartville

What is the population of Hartville?

Hartville has a population of 616 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 948 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45% female and 55% male.

Is Hartville expensive to live in?

Hartville 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 $28,125, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,300 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $385 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hartville safe?

Hartville is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 166 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 829 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Hartville receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hartville?

Hartville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Hartville?

The job market in Hartville is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 4.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hartville?

The median home value in Hartville is $106,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,661. For renters, the median monthly rent is $385. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Hartville?

Schools in Hartville score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 4.5% of adults in Hartville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.8% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hartville?

The obesity rate in Hartville is 42.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 24.2% of adults are smokers. 37.0% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 13.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Hartville?

The average commute in Hartville is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hartville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hartville is 87.5% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino. 99.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 41.7% of residents have a disability. 86.1% have health insurance coverage.

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