City

Rich Hill, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Bates County  ·  Missouri

👥2,926Population
💰$47,969Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$88,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty32.8% ▲ 228% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (1%)
HS Graduate671 (50.3%)
Some College132 (9.9%)
Associates241 (18.1%)
Bachelors105 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree172 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad50.3%
Some College9.9%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,969 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$88,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,144
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Rich Hill, MO

Rich Hill is a city in Missouri, located in Bates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,926 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Rich Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,969 is below the national average. Approximately 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rich Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rich Hill is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.07%).

Rich Hill, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Rich Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64779 2,926 $47,969 $88,900 $719 4.9% 20.8% 81.5%