The Town FilesHawk Point, Missouri
City in Lincoln County · population 676 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,500
- Household income
- $51,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.2
Hawk Point is a city of 676 people in Lincoln County, Missouri. The median home is worth $145,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 99% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 98% of Missouri towns.
How Hawk Point ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hawk Point is worth $145,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $51,667, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $919 a month. 47.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hawk Point | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $919 | $855 |
| Median household income | $51,667 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 47.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hawk Point
| People | Hawk Point | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Hawk Point
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.3 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hawk Point since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 2006 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 27, 2020.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 12,799 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,839 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Hawk Point itself the ACS puts it at 11.8%.
Public schools in Hawk Point
1 public school with 145 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWK POINT ELEM. | K-5 | 145 | 20.7 |
Towns near Hawk Point
- Troy, MO8.8 mi · 12,686 people · home $226,500
- Warrenton, MO10.5 mi · 8,429 people · home $204,800
- Wright City, MO10.9 mi · 4,881 people · home $238,800
- Truesdale, MO10.9 mi · 853 people · home $214,300
- Moscow Mills, MO11.2 mi · 3,317 people · home $196,400
- Jonesburg, MO12.2 mi · 726 people · home $174,200
- Foristell, MO14.2 mi · 550 people · home $431,700
- Innsbrook, MO15.1 mi · 596 people · home $492,400
Hawk Point questions
Is Hawk Point, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hawk Point scores better for retirees than 36% of Missouri towns and quieter than 99%. 8.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Hawk Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Hawk Point is valued at $145,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,667, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $919 a month.
What is the weather like in Hawk Point?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 16.3 inches of snow.
Does Hawk Point get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hawk Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)