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Rich Hill, MO

City in Bates County, Missouri.

Population

1,453

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,064

ZIP codes

0

Rich Hill and its ZIP codes

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Rich Hill at a glance

  • Rich Hill is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $47,167 a year, 33% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,600 (67% below Missouri) and median rent is $900 a month.

Local data for Rich Hill, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rich Hill, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,167

Poverty rate

33.7%

Median home value

$75,600

Median rent

$900/mo

Homeownership

75.1%

Bachelor's or higher

7.5%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (154), Scottish Americans (33).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bates County. PPP loans are for Rich Hill.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,613

3,747 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,804

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$116M

FY 2026, $7,259 per person

Bates County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rich Hill, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.7%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home7.7%

Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rich Hill, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

416

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

9

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 20°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rich Hill, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.4%

U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

22.9%

U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.4%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Rich Hill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MetzTown8.1 mi0.1
FosterVillage9.5 mi0.5
HumeTown12 mi0.7
ButlerCity13 mi4.1
StotesburyTown14 mi0.1
Schell CityCity14 mi0.6
HarwoodVillage15 mi0.1
WalkerCity15 mi0.3
RockvilleCity15 mi0.3
PassaicTown16 mi0.1
RichardsTown17 mi0.3
AmoretCity17 mi0.2
Prescott, KSCity18 mi0.3
NevadaCity18 mi9.1
Appleton CityCity19 mi1.1
DeerfieldVillage19 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rich Hill, MO in?
Rich Hill is in Bates County, Missouri.
What is the population of Rich Hill, MO?
About 1,453 people live in Rich Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rich Hill?
Nearby places include Metz (8.1 mi), Foster (9.5 mi), Hume (12 mi), Butler (13 mi), Stotesbury (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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