At a Glance
Median Income
$63,500
$24,898 per capita
Home Value
$50,800
Zillow: $157,661
Median Rent
$730/mo
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Harvel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harvel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harvel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harvel residents earn a median household income of $63,500 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,898. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harvel is $50,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,661. Median rent is $730/month, with 16.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
10.2% of adults in Harvel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harvel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population254
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,500
Per Capita$24,898
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,800
Rent$730
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$157,661
Housing Units99
Rent Burden16.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation637 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Harvel was founded in 1873.
The median home in Harvel was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.