The Town FilesHumansville, Missouri
City in Polk County · population 907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $63,700
- Household income
- $37,446
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 43.7
Humansville is a city of 907 people in Polk County, Missouri. The median home is worth $63,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 74% of Missouri towns.
How Humansville 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 Humansville is worth $63,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $37,446, which is more affordable than 91% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $632 a month. 56.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Humansville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $632 | $855 |
| Median household income | $37,446 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Humansville
| People | Humansville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 88.7% |
Weather in Humansville
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Humansville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 1, 2024.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 9,503 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,113 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Humansville itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Humansville
3 public schools with 326 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMANSVILLE ELEM. | PK-5 | 137 | 8.1 |
| HUMANSVILLE HIGH | 9-12 | 95 | 11.9 |
| HUMANSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 94 | 13.4 |
Towns near Humansville
- Stockton, MO13.7 mi · 1,683 people · home $140,100
- Bolivar, MO15.7 mi · 10,679 people · home $201,600
- Hermitage, MO17.0 mi · 621 people · home $126,300
- Osceola, MO18.5 mi · 909 people · home $127,000
- El Dorado Springs, MO24.7 mi · 3,493 people · home $103,900
- Lowry City, MO25.2 mi · 613 people · home $82,200
- Walnut Grove, MO26.6 mi · 652 people · home $139,000
- Pleasant Hope, MO28.2 mi · 657 people · home $155,600
Humansville questions
Is Humansville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Humansville scores better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns and quieter than 68%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Humansville?
The median owner-occupied home in Humansville is valued at $63,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,446, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $632 a month.
What is the weather like in Humansville?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 7.1 inches of snow.
Does Humansville get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Humansville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 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)