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Hermitage, MO
City in Hickory County, Missouri.
Population
734
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
566
ZIP codes
0
Hermitage and its ZIP codes
Hermitage at a glance
- Hermitage is about 6.3 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,833, 63% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,300 (45% below Missouri) and median rent is $621 a month.
Local data for Hermitage, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hermitage, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,833
Poverty rate
48.9%
Median home value
$126,300
Median rent
$621/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
60.0
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (128), German Americans (124), Dutch Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hickory County. PPP loans are for Hermitage.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,742
1,546 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,968
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.9M
FY 2026, $10,253 per person
How people get to work
Hermitage, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hermitage, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hermitage, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Hermitage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheatlandCity | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| PrestonVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Cross TimbersCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| UrbanaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| WeaubleauCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FlemingtonVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GersterTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LouisburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CollinsVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| HumansvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Climax SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Macks CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| VistaVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| White BranchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| WarsawCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| OsceolaCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hermitage, MO in?
- Hermitage is in Hickory County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Hermitage, MO?
- About 734 people live in Hermitage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hermitage?
- Nearby places include Wheatland (4.8 mi), Preston (5.6 mi), Cross Timbers (7.4 mi), Urbana (11 mi), Weaubleau (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023