City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Hollister, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hollister - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,608
Residents
$57,778
Median income
$154,900
Median home
$1,029
Median rent (state)

Hollister - the verdict

Nationally, Hollister sits in the 32nd percentile for household income and the 48th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

32nd
percentile, household income
28th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
48th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hollister, MO

Hollister is a small town in Missouri, home to 4,608 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $57,778 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.6%. Home values in Hollister run a median of $154,900, and the median resident age is 36.4 years. About 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 24 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 20% from five years earlier. Hollister reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1427.7 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: the state registers 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,029 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 17.3 minutes, with 80.9% driving alone and 5.0% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 84.0 out of 100 (High).

Population

4,608 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$57,778 /yr

Poverty 5.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Hollister compare to other US cities?

Where Hollister sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 32% higher than other cities
Home value 28% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities
Safety 48% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Missouri alone, Hollister ranks #120 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hollister against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Missouri's city distribution

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hollister ranks #586 - the 33rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hollister only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#337 of 842
60th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#341 of 875
60th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#283 of 833
66th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#586 of 875
33rd percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#367 of 875
58th percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

32ndIncome percentile
48thSafety percentile

32nd percentile nationally for median household income · 48th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hollister's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hollister's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Hollister's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hollister's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$154,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 72% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hollister $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hollister, MO Hollister, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hollister, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hollister, MO median $57,778/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hollister, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hollister, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,608
Median Income
$57,778
Median Home Value
$154,900
Median Age
36.4
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor force participation
55.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1427.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
234.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1193.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,550 residents4,600 residents4,650 residents4,700 residents4,750 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,576 residents 4,690 residents ▲ +2.5%
Hollister's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
24
housing units authorized
Single-Family
24
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 20
2020 27
2021 43
2022 34
2023 21
2024 24

Permit volume increased 20% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.3 minutes
Drive Alone
80.9%
Carpool
14.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.0%

Based on 1,855 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hollister sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,029/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
84.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Lexington
4,602 people
Centralia
4,615 people
Butler
4,594 people
Holts Summit
4,572 people
Charleston
4,565 people
Salem
4,673 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hollister's 4,608 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Folkston, GA
4,609 people
Neptune City, NJ
4,607 people
Lindale, GA
4,611 people
Randleman, NC
4,611 people
Mount Carmel, OH
4,611 people
Wood, OR
4,611 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hollister's $57,778 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Harbor, OR
$57,778 median income
Sheppton, PA
$57,778 median income
Man, WV
$57,778 median income
Oakland, OK
$57,768 median income
Burton, MI
$57,767 median income
Edinburg, TX
$57,789 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hollister, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hollister, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.7% 7.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.3% White 89.7% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.1% Two or more races 7.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hollister compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hollister (this city) 4,608 $57,778
Lexington 4,602 $70,134
Centralia 4,615 $51,868
Butler 4,594 $36,276
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hollister, MO?

What is the population of Hollister, MO? +

Hollister, MO counts 4,608 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hollister, MO? +

The median household income in Hollister is $57,778 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hollister? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hollister; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Hollister, MO safe? +

Hollister has a total crime rate of 1427.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hollister, MO? +

A typical home in Hollister is worth $154,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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