Hermitage, MO

Missouri

Hermitage is a small town in Missouri with a population of 683. Residents earn $22,813 per year, which is 70% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
683 Population 525/sq mi density
$22,813 Median Income $15,736 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $201,088 Zillow
$678 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$22,813 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $678/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,813
70% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,100
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $678
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.6%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 47.7%
285% higher than US avg

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

People

Population683
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,813
Per Capita$15,736
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty47.7%
Commute13 min

Housing

A
Home Value$103,100
Rent$678
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$201,088
Housing Units293
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Uninsured10.8%
Smoking23.2%
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute13 min
Broadband83.3%

Is Hermitage a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hermitage is $22,813, 70% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 47.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hermitage is $103,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% 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.

Hermitage has a population of 683 with a density of 525 people per square mile. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 5.3% Hispanic.

Population

683
Total Population
525
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hermitage vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hermitage vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hermitage is $22,813, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 47.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Hermitage vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,813
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,736

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate47.7%
285% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.9 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Hermitage is $103,100, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $678 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $201,088.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,100
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$201,088

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$678
42% below US avg
Rent Burden34.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.9%
Housing Units293
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Hermitage, 42.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.8% of residents lack health insurance. 23.2% are current smokers. 28.6% report depression. 35.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.6%
33% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD10.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.2%
66% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity35.3%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress21.9%
Physical Distress17.2%
Short Sleep41.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.8%
Uninsured10.8%
26% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits49.3%

Food & Exercise

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 83.3% 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+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density525/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.9 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Nearby Cities

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