At a Glance
Median Income
$41,339
$34,082 per capita
Violent Crime
715/100K
2,384/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
252 sunny days/yr
How Hunter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hunter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hunter a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hunter residents earn a median household income of $41,339 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,082. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Hunter reports 715 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,384/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Hunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hunter has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population60
Median Age68.8 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans60.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,339
Per Capita$34,082
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$194,336
Housing Units71
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent715/100K
Property2,384/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days252/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband50.0%
EV Stations9
Did You Know?
The median home in Hunter was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Poplar Bluff Regional Business (30 miles).
73.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.