Hopkins is a small town of 384 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,750
.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hopkins 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 Hopkins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hopkins 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: 83.2
Hopkins's overall cost of living index is 83.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hopkins costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hopkins, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$52,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$533
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hopkins's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.4 /100k
Property Crime
1041.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hopkins is served primarily by NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hopkins, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hopkins sees average highs of 31.9°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Hopkins's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hopkins roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $52,200 and median rent is $533/month.
Hopkins's violent crime rate is 149.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hopkins are operated by NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hopkins, MO has a population of 384, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Hopkins averages 31.9°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hopkins, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64461.
The population of Hopkins, Missouri is 384 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hopkins: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $52,200, median household income $43,750, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hopkins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
