City safety & data profile

HannibalMO

Hannibal, MO is a 18K-resident city in Marion County with a median household income of $53,721.

Marion County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hannibal, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hannibal has a population larger than 37% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $127,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 63%
By size
$53,721
Median income
$127,700
Median home
19.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Hannibal

Hannibal posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hannibal area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hannibal

Where Hannibal income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,721 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hannibal, MO beyond the headline numbers

Hannibal sits inside Marion County, Missouri, at roughly 39.71°N, -91.36°W. Population 17,839, $53,721 median household income. Median home value $127,700, median rent $805. Poverty rate 19.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hannibal's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.4%, then short sleep duration at 41.3%. 1 hospital in/around Hannibal, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hannibal from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,839
Hannibal
Median Income
$53,721
-21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$127,700
-44% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Marion County) - Hannibal's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
28K-1%
Median Income
$62,903+50%
Median Home Value
$162,000+59%
Poverty Rate
14.2%-12%
Unemployment
3.8%-47%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hannibal, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$805/mo
Poverty Rate
19.5% +37% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.5%
Work From Home 6.4%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 87.4%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.4%
Short Sleep Duration
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
39.4%
Physical Inactivity
34.4%
Current Smoking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.7%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Diabetes
13.9%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.1%
Annual Checkup 78.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HANNIBAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hannibal, MO? ▼
Hannibal, MO has a population of 17,839 people, located in Marion County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Hannibal? ▼
The median household income in Hannibal, MO is $53,721 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.5%.
What is the median home value in Hannibal? ▼
The median home value in Hannibal, MO is $127,700. Median rent is $805/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hannibal? ▼
The top health indicators in Hannibal include Obesity (41.4%), Short Sleep Duration (41.3%), High Blood Pressure (39.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hannibal? ▼
Hannibal has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hannibal? ▼
The median age in Hannibal, MO is 38.5 years. 19.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hannibal, MO is located in Marion County, Missouri. With a population of 18K and a $53,721 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hannibal area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Hannibal's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hannibal area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hannibal against Missouri peers on any ranking lens. Explore Missouri

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Marion County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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