Homestown, MO
Missouri
Homestown is a small town in Missouri with a population of 91.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026
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How Homestown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
Housing
Health
Climate
Education
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Is Homestown a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Homestown receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Homestown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.
Education
21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Homestown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Homestown vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Homestown vs U.S. Average
Income: Homestown vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Per Capita Income | $23,504 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
| Cost of Living | 90.80 (100=avg) |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 92.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Zillow ZHVI | $65,717 |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 81.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.4% |
| Housing Units | 67 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Homestown vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 49.9% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.8% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 11.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.0% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Short Sleep | 52.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Uninsured | 5.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 82.1% |
| Dental Visits | 41.7% |
Food & Exercise
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3320°N, 89.8259°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Malden Regional (MAW) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Homestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.6").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 54.2 points
Safety & Disasters
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 67.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 6.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.51 |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
Services
| Broadband Access | 75.5% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 92.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $227 ($136-$363) |
| Specialist Visit | $318 ($182-$499) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $182 ($91-$318) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $1,998 ($726-$4,540) |
| Dental Cleaning | $118 ($68-$182) |
| Dental Filling | $227 ($136-$363) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $41 ($23-$68) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $68 ($45-$109) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $272 ($136-$454) |
| Tire Rotation | $36 ($18-$68) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $545 ($363-$908) |
| Battery Replacement | $182 ($91-$318) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $91 ($54-$136) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $82 ($45-$127) |
| HVAC Repair | $363 ($136-$726) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,356 ($3,632-$10,896) |
| Roof Repair | $908 ($363-$1,816) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,172 ($4,994-$13,620) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,362 ($454-$3,178) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $13,620 ($4,540-$27,240) |
| DUI Defense | $4,540 ($1,816-$9,080) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,362 ($726-$2,724) |
| Will Preparation | $454 ($182-$908) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,270 ($908-$4,540) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Women's Haircut | $50 ($27-$91) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $136 ($68-$227) |
| Manicure | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Pedicure | $36 ($23-$59) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $73 ($45-$118) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.72 ($2.72-$4.99) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.18 ($2.27-$4.54) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.45 ($2.27-$4.99) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.09 ($2.72-$5.90) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $4.99 ($3.63-$6.81) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.91 ($0.54-$1.63) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $127 ($73-$227) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $64 ($27-$136) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $64 ($36-$109) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $64 ($36-$91) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $59 ($27-$91) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $77 ($45-$136) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $182 ($68-$454) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,816 ($1,090-$3,178) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $64 ($27-$118) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.26-$23) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $91 ($27-$227) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $27 ($14-$68) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,090 ($545-$2,270) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $908 ($454-$1,816) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $363 ($182-$636) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $45 ($23-$91) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $908 ($363-$2,270) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,350 ($4,540-$27,240) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $54 ($27-$91) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $91 ($45-$182) |
| Dog Grooming | $54 ($27-$91) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $36 ($18-$68) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $272 ($136-$454) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $182 ($91-$363) |
Radio Stations near Homestown
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun Radio 97-1 | americana, classic country | AAC+ 64 kbps |
National Parks Near Homestown
16 national parks and monuments found near Homestown.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Tree | State Park | Free |
| Big Oak Tree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Columbus-Belmont State Park | State Park | Free |
| Crowley's Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Defiance Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Pillow | State Park | Free |
| Hampson- Archeological Museum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Herman Davis State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Frierson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Poinsett State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Wappappello State Park | State Park | Free |
| Morris State Park | State Park | Free |
| Reelfoot | State Park | Free |
| Sam A. Baker State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail | National Historic Trail | Free |
| Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site | State Park | Free |
Museums in Homestown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOT HEEL YOUTH MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 5732763600 | $293,989 | |
| DUNKLIN COUNTY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 122 COLLEGE AVE | 5738886620 | |
| HOLCOMB HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MALDEN ARMY AIRFIELD PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5732762279 | ||
| MALDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 201 NORTH BECKWITH P O BOX 142 | 5732765008 | |
| PEMISCOT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 707 W 13TH STREET | 5733332480 |
Libraries in Homestown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY | 209 N MAIN ST | 0.0 | 65,300 | |||
| CARUTHERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 707 W 13TH ST | 0.0 | 36,115 | |||
| NEW MADRID COUNTY LIBRARY | 309 E MAIN ST | 0.0 | 32,616 | |||
| HAYTI CONRAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 302 E MAIN ST | 0.0 | 7,069 | |||
| STEELE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 108 E MAIN ST | 0.0 | 2,496 |
Farmers Markets in Homestown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Community Farmers Market | Court House Square | May to October | Sat:7:00 am - 12:00 pm; |
Cell Towers in Homestown
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| (Risco site) Highway 62 & NE corner of Rogers Road | TOWER | 81 |
| (Risco site) Highway 62 & NE corner of Rogers Road | TOWER | 81 |
| (Portageville) 2470 County Road 421 | LTOWER | 80 |
| (Portageville) 2470 County Road 421 | LTOWER | 80 |
| 2277 State Highway H (37440) | MTOWER | 79 |
| 21171 STATE HIGHWAY 153 (79320) | GTOWER | 79 |
| 301 Outer Road (77368) | LTOWER | 60 |
| STATE HWY 84 (77381) | LTOWER | 48 |
| 515-A Compress Road (77388) | MTOWER | 42 |
Bridges in Homestown
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete | 2021 | 96 | 582 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2021 | 254 | 582 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2021 | 236 | 582 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2021 | 176 | 582 | G | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Prestressed concrete | 2022 | 55 | 582 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1939 | 101 | 356 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2003 | 102 | 100 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1991 | 21 | 60 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 2019 | 34 | 60 | G | |
| Truss (Deck) | Steel | 2006 | 99 | 25 | F | |
| Frame | Steel | 2014 | 39 | 15 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2014 | 23 | 15 | F |
Airports Near Homestown
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas International Airport | BYH | Medium Airport |
| A&M Flying Service Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Adams Field | - | Small Airport |
| Aerial Crop Services Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ag Air Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ark-Mo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arnold Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bernie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blytheville Municipal Airport | HKA | Small Airport |
| Bowman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Broadwater Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cairo Regional Airport | CIR | Small Airport |
| Campbell Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carpenter Field | - | Small Airport |
| Caruthersville Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Churchill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Classic Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coppage Farm Services Airport | - | Small Airport |
| County Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Covington Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Danny's Air Agri Service / Flanigan Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dexter Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dudley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dyersburg Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Faries Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flying I Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fox Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garrett Flying Services Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gideon Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Girdley Flying Service Airport | - | Small Airport |
| H&M Flying Service Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hayes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henderson Mounds E B G Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hickman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hog Air Aviation Inc Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hog Air Aviation Lake City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hopkins Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hornersville Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| J Harmon Flying Services Airport | - | Small Airport |
| John Wright Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kennett Memorial Airport | KNT | Small Airport |
| Kirk Field | PGR | Small Airport |
| Malden Regional Airport | MAW | Small Airport |
| Malone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Manila Municipal Airport | MXA | Small Airport |
| McGuire Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mid Continent Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Homestown
3 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Pemiscot County Sheriffs Department | 800 Ward Avenue | |
| Portageville Police Department | ||
| Steele Police Department | 115 South Walnut Street |
Treatment Centers in Homestown
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Family Counseling Center Inc - Project WIN | Substance Abuse | 573-888-5925 |
| FCC Behavioral Health - Adolescent Horizons | Substance Abuse | 573-888-5925 x1314 |
| FCC Behavioral Health - Pemiscot Behavioral Health Clinic | Both | 573-333-5875 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Homestown
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ST PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH | 1825 STATE HIGHWAY B |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Homestown
What is the population of Homestown?
Homestown has a population of 91 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 758 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 62.6% female and 37.4% male.
Is Homestown expensive to live in?
Homestown is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 / below the baseline of 100.
What is the weather like in Homestown?
Homestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Homestown?
The job market in Homestown is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.
How are the schools in Homestown?
Schools in Homestown score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.4% of adults in Homestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.1% have completed high school. 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Homestown?
The obesity rate in Homestown is 49.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 22.1% of adults are smokers. 42.0% are physically inactive. 21.0% of residents report depression. 5.5% lack health insurance (below the national rate).
What are the demographics of Homestown?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Homestown is 2.2% White, 97.8% Black or African American. 98.9% of residents speak only English at home. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 38.5% of residents have a disability. 94.5% have health insurance coverage.
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