Rich Hill is a small town of 1,384 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,205
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rich Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rich Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rich Hill 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: 93.3
Rich Hill's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rich Hill costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rich Hill, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$63,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$731
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,205
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rich Hill's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.5 /100k
Property Crime
1524.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rich Hill is served primarily by RICH HILL R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rich Hill, MO
National Avg
School District
RICH HILL R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rich Hill sees average highs of 40.1°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Rich Hill's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rich Hill roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $63,500 and median rent is $731/month.
Rich Hill's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1524.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rich Hill are operated by RICH HILL R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rich Hill, MO has a population of 1,384, a median household income of $43,205, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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.
Rich Hill averages 40.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rich Hill, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64779.
The population of Rich Hill, Missouri is 1,384 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rich Hill: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $63,500, median household income $43,205, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rich Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.