Median Income
$50,417
33% lower than US avg
Home Value
$71,000
75% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
525/100K
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,050
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.4%
56% higher than US avg
How Hume Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population259
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$26,261
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.4%
Commute45 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$159,642
Housing Units109
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent525/100K
Property2,174/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking18.2%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute45 min
Broadband91.0%
EV Stations2
Is Hume a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hume receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hume has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hume is $50,417, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hume is $71,000, 75% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
The violent crime rate of 525 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,174 per 100,000, near the national average.
Education
6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Hume enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Hume has a population of 259 with a density of 392 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.4% female and 43.6% male. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 8.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 13.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 25.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.9% have health insurance coverage.
Population
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
English Only
98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish
1.9%
86% below US avg
The median household income in Hume is $50,417, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,261 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 4.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,417 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,261 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg |
Tax & Cost of Living
| |
| Cost of Living | 90.80 (100=avg) |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 45.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
The median home value in Hume is $71,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $159,642, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 109 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. 32.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.
Home Values
| Census Median | $71,000 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,642 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 78.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.0% |
| Housing Units | 109 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
Property Tax
In Hume, 38.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 18.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.0% report binge drinking. 28.2% are physically inactive. 27.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.7% experience frequent mental distress. 8.6% of residents lack health insurance.
Health Metrics: Hume vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| 30% above US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Short Sleep | 40.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Uninsured | 8.6% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Dental Visits | 56.4% |
Food & Exercise
Hume has a violent crime rate of 525 per 100,000 residents, 38% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,174 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. Overall, Hume receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Hume vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 524.7/100K |
| 38% above US avg |
| |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,173.9/100K |
| 11% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Hume enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0900°N, 94.5838°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN)
62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
41.8"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun)
5.55"
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.
| May 18, 2005 |
Missouri |
M3.3 |
68 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 |
1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri |
M3.1 |
112 km |
| May 13, 1999 |
6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas |
M3.0 |
113 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 |
3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri |
M2.6 |
79 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Tornado History
461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 454 injuries.
| Date |
Rating |
Distance |
Fatalities |
| May 20, 1957 |
EF5 |
89 km |
44 |
| Feb 28, 2007 |
EF4 |
45 km |
0 |
| May 4, 2003 |
EF4 |
87 km |
4 |
| Apr 12, 1964 |
EF4 |
63 km |
3 |
| May 22, 2019 |
EF3 |
92 km |
3 |
| May 4, 2003 |
EF3 |
58 km |
5 |
| May 4, 1999 |
EF3 |
59 km |
0 |
| May 17, 1995 |
EF3 |
31 km |
0 |
| Mar 26, 1983 |
EF3 |
74 km |
0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 |
EF3 |
65 km |
2 |
| Mar 15, 1982 |
EF3 |
88 km |
0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 |
EF3 |
86 km |
0 |
| May 4, 1977 |
EF3 |
38 km |
2 |
| Apr 20, 1973 |
EF3 |
96 km |
0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 |
EF3 |
90 km |
0 |
| May 15, 1968 |
EF3 |
60 km |
0 |
| Apr 19, 1966 |
EF3 |
94 km |
0 |
| Apr 12, 1964 |
EF3 |
70 km |
1 |
| Aug 6, 1962 |
EF3 |
96 km |
0 |
| Apr 16, 1960 |
EF3 |
75 km |
0 |
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).
| Year |
Name |
Acres |
Distance |
| 2006 |
UNNAMED |
2,089 |
73 km |
| 1991 |
UNNAMED |
2,043 |
42 km |
| 2005 |
NR STEELE |
1,652 |
16 km |
| 1988 |
UNNAMED |
1,539 |
57 km |
| 1996 |
UNNAMED |
1,356 |
77 km |
| 1996 |
UNNAMED |
1,346 |
70 km |
| 1996 |
UNNAMED |
1,305 |
64 km |
| 2006 |
GRAND |
1,067 |
56 km |
| 2005 |
UNNAMED |
860 |
69 km |
| 2000 |
UNNAMED |
802 |
54 km |
| 2009 |
REYNOLDS HOLLOW |
728 |
92 km |
| 2006 |
SALT CREEK MARSH |
720 |
70 km |
| 1996 |
UNNAMED |
636 |
68 km |
| 1996 |
UNNAMED |
624 |
62 km |
| 1996 |
UNNAMED |
515 |
72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)
Monthly Weather
| Month |
Avg Temperature |
Precipitation |
Summary |
| January |
30°F (-1°C) |
1.5 in |
Coldest, Driest |
| February |
36°F (2°C) |
1.6 in |
|
| March |
46°F (8°C) |
3.2 in |
|
| April |
56°F (13°C) |
3.9 in |
|
| May |
65°F (18°C) |
4.9 in |
|
| June |
74°F (23°C) |
5.6 in |
Wettest |
| July |
79°F (26°C) |
3.5 in |
Warmest |
| August |
78°F (25°C) |
4.0 in |
|
| September |
69°F (21°C) |
4.8 in |
|
| October |
58°F (15°C) |
4.0 in |
|
| November |
45°F (7°C) |
3.0 in |
|
| December |
34°F (1°C) |
1.9 in |
|
Hume has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Average costs for common services in Hume. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hume
What is the population of Hume?
Hume has a population of 259 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 392 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 56.4% female and 43.6% male.
Is Hume expensive to live in?
Hume 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 $50,417, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Hume safe?
The violent crime rate in Hume is 525 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,174 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Hume receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Hume?
Hume enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.
How is the job market in Hume?
The job market in Hume is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 45 minutes, and 4.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Hume?
The median home value in Hume is $71,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $159,642. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,050. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.
How are the schools in Hume?
Schools in Hume score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 6.2% of adults in Hume hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Hume?
The obesity rate in Hume is 38.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.2% of adults are smokers. 28.2% are physically inactive. 27.1% of residents report depression. 8.6% lack health insurance.
What is transportation like in Hume?
The average commute in Hume is 45 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Hume?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hume is 82.6% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 13.8% of the population are military veterans. 25.1% of residents have a disability. 87.9% have health insurance coverage.
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