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Hickory County, MO
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Hickory County, Missouri.
Population
8,585
Land area
399sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Hickory County
Hickory County at a glance
- Hickory County is 76% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,390, 44% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,100 (24% below Missouri) and median rent is $648 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hermitage (734), Weaubleau (521) and Cross Timbers (379).
Local data for Hickory County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hickory County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,390
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$176,100
Prices +31.1% in a year
Median rent
$648/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
55.2
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,838), Irish Americans (1,306), Dutch Americans (351).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
PPP loans
$8.2M
573 loans, 1,200 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hickory County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hickory County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
439
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hickory County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hickory County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hickory County, MO?
- Hermitage is the largest city or town in Hickory County, with about 734 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hickory County?
- Hickory County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65634, 65650, 65668, 65724, 65732.
- What is the population of Hickory County, MO?
- About 8,585 people live in Hickory County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hickory County?
- Hickory County borders Camden County, Polk County, Benton County, Dallas County, St. Clair County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023