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Higbee, MO
City in Randolph County, Missouri.
Population
507
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,280
ZIP codes
0
Higbee and its ZIP codes
Higbee at a glance
- Higbee is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,531, 30% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,200 (76% below Missouri) and median rent is $709 a month.
Local data for Higbee, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Higbee, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,531
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$56,200
Median rent
$709/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (95), Irish Americans (59), Swedish Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Higbee.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,975
9,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,731
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $5,990 per person
How people get to work
Higbee, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.2%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Higbee, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Higbee, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Higbee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RenickVillage | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| MoberlyCity | 8.3 mi | 13.2 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 2.3 |
| ClarkCity | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ArmstrongCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisburgTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Clifton HillCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SturgeonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Middle GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| FayetteCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| CairoVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SalisburyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| GlasgowCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| HallsvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Higbee, MO in?
- Higbee is in Randolph County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Higbee, MO?
- About 507 people live in Higbee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Higbee?
- Nearby places include Renick (6 mi), Moberly (8.3 mi), Huntsville (9.2 mi), Clark (9.8 mi), Armstrong (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023