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Hickory County
  • County in Missouri
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Hickory County

#44 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Missouri
    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      C minus
    5. Diversity
      C minus
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Hickory County is located in Missouri with a population of 8,429. In Hickory County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Hickory County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hickory County are highly rated.
    Population
    8,429
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $88,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $647
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      32%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      6%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      48%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Hickory County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $32,132
    National
    $69,021
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