Hopkins, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $46,250

38% lower than US avg

Home Value $54,000

81% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.4%

72% lower than US avg

Median Rent $539

54% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.7%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.3%

64% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.5%

7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population378

Median Age42.3 yrs

Density518/mi²

Male / Female62% / 38%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$46,250

Per Capita$38,660

Unemployment1.3%

Poverty11.5%

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$54,000

Rent$539

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units234

Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity38.7%

Uninsured8.7%

Smoking17.8%

Depression27.0%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain35.2 in/yr

Sunny Days272/yr

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.4%

High School+91.7%

Graduate+1.4%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute22 min

Broadband88.8%

Is Hopkins a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hopkins receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hopkins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hopkins is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hopkins is $54,000, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Hopkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hopkins has a population of 378 with a density of 518 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 38.1% female and 61.9% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.4% of residents. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 17.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

378

Total Population

518

People / sq mi

42.3yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.9%

Female 38.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hopkins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.4%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.6%
	96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hopkins vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hopkins is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,660. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hopkins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$46,250
	38% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,660

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.3%
	64% below US avg
Poverty Rate	11.5%
	7% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.1 min
Drive Alone	65.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Hopkins is $54,000, 81% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $539 (54% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 234 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. 22.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$54,000
	81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$539
	54% below US avg
Rent Burden	22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	80.9%
Housing Units	234
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

In Hopkins, 38.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 32.3% have high blood pressure. 17.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.5% report binge drinking. 28.3% are physically inactive. 27.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.7% experience frequent mental distress. 8.7% of residents lack health insurance.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.7%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	32.3%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.8%
	27% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	28.3%
Depression	27.0%
Mental Distress	19.7%
Physical Distress	14.0%
Short Sleep	43.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.8%
Uninsured	8.7%
	1% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.4%
Dental Visits	57.0%

Food & Exercise

Hopkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	272 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	35.2 inches
	7% below US avg
Snowfall	3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,050 ft (320 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	518/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5508°N, 94.8194°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.4 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.2 in

Hopkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F — from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 88.8% of households have broadband internet access. 65.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.4%
	72% below US avg
High School+	91.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.4%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	518/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	88.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.1 min
Drive Alone	65.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Hopkins

What is the population of Hopkins?

Hopkins has a population of 378 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 38.1% female and 61.9% male.

Is Hopkins expensive to live in?

Hopkins is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,000 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hopkins?

Hopkins has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Hopkins?

The job market in Hopkins is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 2.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hopkins?

The median home value in Hopkins is $54,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $539. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Hopkins?

Schools in Hopkins score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 9.4% of adults in Hopkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hopkins?

The obesity rate in Hopkins is 38.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.8% of adults are smokers. 28.3% are physically inactive. 27.0% of residents report depression. 8.7% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Hopkins?

The average commute in Hopkins is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 65.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hopkins?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins is 98.4% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 99.4% of residents speak only English at home. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 17.7% of residents have a disability. 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

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