Hughesville is a small town of 152 in Missouri, with a median household income of $56,250
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hughesville 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 Hughesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hughesville 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: 88.7
Hughesville's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hughesville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hughesville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$758
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Hughesville's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
304.7 /100k
Property Crime
1445.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hughesville is served primarily by PETTIS CO. R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hughesville, MO
National Avg
School District
PETTIS CO. R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hughesville sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Hughesville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hughesville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,000 and median rent is $758/month.
Hughesville's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1445.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hughesville are operated by PETTIS CO. R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hughesville, MO has a population of 152, a median household income of $56,250, 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.
Hughesville averages 38.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hughesville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65334.
The population of Hughesville, Missouri is 152 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hughesville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $91,000, median household income $56,250, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hughesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.