Below Average CostNear National AverageHANNIBAL 60
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Hannibal is a small city of 17,003 in Missouri, with a median household income of $52,746
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hannibal stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hannibal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hannibal city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Hannibal's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hannibal costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hannibal, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,746
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Hannibal's violent crime rate is 358.0 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
358.0 /100k
Property Crime
2404.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hannibal is served primarily by HANNIBAL 60.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hannibal, MO
National Avg
School District
HANNIBAL 60
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hannibal sees average highs of 34.6°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Hannibal's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hannibal roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $126,900 and median rent is $798/month.
Hannibal's violent crime rate is 358.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2404.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hannibal are operated by HANNIBAL 60.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hannibal, MO has a population of 17,003, a median household income of $52,746, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hannibal averages 34.6°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hannibal, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63401.
The population of Hannibal, Missouri is 17,003 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hannibal: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $126,900, median household income $52,746, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hannibal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
