Huntsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,806 Population 778/sq mi density
$52,266 Median Income $24,083 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $213,451 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,266 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $738/mo rent
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: $213,451
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 0.5% (86% 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 $213,451. 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,806
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,266
Per Capita$24,083
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty12.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$738
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$213,451
Housing Units691
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
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).
25.4% of the population has a disability.