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Hunter, MO
Census-designated place in Carter County, Missouri.
Population
50
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Hunter and its ZIP codes
Hunter at a glance
- Hunter is 85% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Hunter.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,585
1,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.4M
FY 2026, $9,684 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hunter, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
713
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
37
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hunter, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Hunter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandinCity | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| EllsinoreCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Van BurenTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Mill SpringVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| DoniphanCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| WilliamsvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| FremontCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| PiedmontCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| FairdealingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.7 |
| OxlyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| EllingtonCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| NaylorCity | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| HarviellCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| Poplar BluffCity | 26 mi | 13.5 |
| WinonaCity | 28 mi | 3.8 |
| GreenvilleCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hunter, MO in?
- Hunter is in Carter County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Hunter, MO?
- About 50 people live in Hunter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hunter?
- Nearby places include Grandin (3.8 mi), Ellsinore (6.8 mi), Van Buren (12 mi), Mill Spring (16 mi), Doniphan (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023