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Rich Hill, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,412 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$45,203 Median Income $18,079 per capita
$58,100 Home Value $159,642 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,203 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $707/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rich Hill, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,203
40% below
$18,079 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
79% below
Zillow: $159,642
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Rich Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
21%
Rent
61%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rich Hill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rich Hill residents earn a median household income of $45,203 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,079. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rich Hill is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,642. Median rent is $707/month, with 26.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Rich Hill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Rich Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rich Hill has 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,412
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,203
Per Capita$18,079
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty24.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$707
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$159,642
Housing Units608
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation804 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.3%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rich Hill was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (62 miles).
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.