At a Glance
Home Value
$31,300
Zillow: $216,158
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
54.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.3% smoking rate
How Hepler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hepler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hepler a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hepler is $31,300 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,158. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.3% of adults in Hepler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hepler has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age17.3 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,511
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty54.2%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
Home Value$31,300
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$216,158
Housing Units52
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation998 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband57.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hepler was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.