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Hale, MO
City in Carroll County, Missouri.
Population
525
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
956
ZIP codes
0
Hale and its ZIP codes
Hale at a glance
- Hale is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,875 a year, 27% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,100 (63% below Missouri) and median rent is $495 a month.
Local data for Hale, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hale, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,875
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$84,100
Median rent
$495/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (105), Irish Americans (46), Scottish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Hale.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,643
2,653 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,123
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.22M
FY 2026, $7,206 per person
How people get to work
Hale, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hale, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hale, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Hale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvalonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SumnerTown | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| TinaVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| BosworthCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| TriplettCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| MendonCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| WheelingCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MeadvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BogardCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RothvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LacledeCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DawnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| De WittCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ChillicotheCity | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| BrunswickCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| UticaVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hale, MO in?
- Hale is in Carroll County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Hale, MO?
- About 525 people live in Hale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hale?
- Nearby places include Avalon (6.1 mi), Sumner (6.4 mi), Tina (7.1 mi), Bosworth (9.4 mi), Triplett (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023