Hunnewell is a small town of 164 in Missouri, with a median household income of $41,250
.
Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is
20% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hunnewell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hunnewell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hunnewell 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: 80.2
Hunnewell's overall cost of living index is 80.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hunnewell costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hunnewell, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$34,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$473
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hunnewell's violent crime rate is 101.2 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.2 /100k
Property Crime
387.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hunnewell, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hunnewell sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.9 inches of snow per year.
Hunnewell's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hunnewell roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $34,800 and median rent is $473/month.
Hunnewell's violent crime rate is 101.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 387.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hunnewell, MO has a population of 164, a median household income of $41,250, 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.
Hunnewell averages 36.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 15.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hunnewell, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63443.
The population of Hunnewell, Missouri is 164 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hunnewell: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $34,800, median household income $41,250, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hunnewell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.