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Hayward, MO

Missouri

Hayward is a small town in Missouri with a population of 91. Residents earn $81,528 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
91 Population 364/sq mi density
$81,528 Median Income $22,869 per capita
$31,900 Home Value
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,528 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,900 home value
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,528
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $31,900
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population91
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,528
Per Capita$22,869
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.0%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$31,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Uninsured10.6%
Smoking22.5%
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband33.0%

Is Hayward a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hayward receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Hayward stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hayward is $81,528, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hayward is $31,900, 89% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hayward has a population of 91 with a density of 364 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

91
Total Population
364
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hayward vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hayward vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hayward is $81,528, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Hayward vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,528
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$22,869

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hayward is $31,900, 89% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$31,900
89% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

In Hayward, 39.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.6% of residents lack health insurance. 22.5% are current smokers. 28.6% report depression. 33.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD9.3%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.5%
61% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity33.1%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress21.4%
Physical Distress15.9%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.6%
23% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.6%
Dental Visits48.8%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density364/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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