City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Park Hills, MO

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

8,667
Residents
$51,303
Median income
$121,100
Median home
$904
Median rent (state)

Park Hills - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Park Hills lands in the 22nd percentile for household income and the 27th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

22nd
percentile, household income
18th
percentile, home value
5th
percentile, median rent
27th
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: Park Hills, MO

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 8,667 residents in Park Hills, a small town within Missouri. Median household income here is $51,303 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 12.0%. Home values in Park Hills run a median of $121,100, and the median resident age is 34.0 years. Educational attainment runs 15.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 58.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 25 residential building permits were authorized in Park Hills (Building Boom), up 150% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2212.9 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near 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: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Missouri scores 90.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $904 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Missouri run around $219, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Park Hills report an average commute of 23.4 minutes, with 79.4% driving alone and 3.2% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 78.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

8,667 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$51,303 /yr

Poverty 12.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Park Hills compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 22% higher than other cities
Home value 18% pricier than other cities
Median rent 5% pricier than other cities
Safety 27% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Missouri and the picture shifts: Park Hills ranks #159 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Missouri's city distribution

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Park Hills ranks #530 - the 38th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Park Hills only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#462 of 842
45th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#530 of 875
38th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#409 of 833
51st percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#359 of 875
58th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#430 of 875
51st 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.

22ndIncome percentile
27thSafety percentile

22nd percentile nationally for median household income · 27th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Park Hills's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Park Hills'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 46 Avg. percentile National median
Park Hills'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 Park Hills's home value compares nationally

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

$121,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $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. Park Hills $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 - Park Hills, MO Park Hills, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Park Hills, 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 Park Hills, MO median $51,303/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%
Park Hills, 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 Park Hills, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.4%

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

Population
8,667
Median Income
$51,303
Median Home Value
$121,100
Median Age
34.0
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Labor force participation
58.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2212.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
147.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2065.4
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
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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8,500 residents8,600 residents8,700 residents8,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,605 residents 8,753 residents ▲ +1.7%
Park Hills's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
25
housing units authorized
Single-Family
15
detached homes
Multifamily
10
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 10
2020 11
2021 10
2022 73
2023 10
2024 25

Permit volume increased 150% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.4 minutes
Drive Alone
79.4%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
3.2%
Other
7.8%

Based on 3,807 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 Park Hills sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$904/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Cameron
8,721 people
Murphy
8,566 people
Olivette
8,539 people
Perryville
8,530 people
Pleasant Hill
8,853 people
Oak Grove
8,477 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Park Hills's 8,667 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bryan, OH
8,664 people
Wharton, TX
8,671 people
Perry Heights, OH
8,672 people
South Lockport, NY
8,660 people
Providence, UT
8,675 people
Fort Mitchell, KY
8,676 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Park Hills's $51,303 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sterling, KS
$51,304 median income
Glasgow, WV
$51,304 median income
Jasmine Estates, FL
$51,301 median income
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
$51,301 median income
Camden, AR
$51,300 median income
Westport, KY
$51,300 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Park Hills, 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 Park Hills, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 90.2% 9.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.9% White 90.2% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 9.2% 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 Park Hills 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
Park Hills (this city) 8,667 $51,303
Cameron 8,721 $56,090
Murphy 8,566 $73,373
Olivette 8,539 $105,898
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Park Hills, MO?

What is the population of Park Hills, MO? +

The population of Park Hills, MO stands at 8,667 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Park Hills, MO? +

Median annual household income in Park Hills runs $51,303, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Park Hills? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Park Hills; 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 Park Hills, MO safe? +

Park Hills has a total crime rate of 2212.9 per 100,000 residents, which is near 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 Park Hills, MO? +

Park Hills's median home value sits at $121,100, 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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