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Huntsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,806 Population 778/sq mi density
$52,266 Median Income $24,083 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $199,674 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 198 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,266 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Huntsville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,266
30% below
$24,083 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
64% below
Zillow: $199,674
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
264 sunny days/yr

How Huntsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Huntsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
36%
Rent
63%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huntsville residents earn a median household income of $52,266 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,083. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Huntsville is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,674. Median rent is $738/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Huntsville reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 198/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,806
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,266
Per Capita$24,083
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty12.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$738
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$199,674
Housing Units691
Rent Burden21.6%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property198/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days264/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation801 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.1%
EV Stations7

Did You Know?

Huntsville was founded in 1820.
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (45 miles).
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.