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Hermann, MO
City in Gasconade County, Missouri.
Population
2,290
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
0
Hermann and its ZIP codes
Hermann at a glance
- Hermann is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,979, 12% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,300 (17% below Missouri) and median rent is $721 a month.
Local data for Hermann, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hermann, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,979
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$721/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (696), Irish Americans (232), Polish Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gasconade County. PPP loans are for Hermann.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,337
5,025 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,843 per person
How people get to work
Hermann, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hermann, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
36
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hermann, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Hermann
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McKittrickTown | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| RhinelandTown | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BergerCity | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| GasconadeCity | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Big SpringCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.4 |
| MorrisonCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| High HillCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| JonesburgCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| New HavenCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| New FlorenceCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| PendletonVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ChamoisCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WarrentonCity | 19 mi | 9 |
| TruesdaleCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Montgomery CityCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hermann, MO in?
- Hermann is in Gasconade County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Hermann, MO?
- About 2,290 people live in Hermann, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hermann?
- Nearby places include McKittrick (3.1 mi), Rhineland (4.5 mi), Berger (5.6 mi), Gasconade (6.6 mi), Big Spring (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023