Hume, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 280 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 121  (43.6%)
Females: 159  (56.4%)
Median resident age:

30.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64752.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,544 (it was $25,250 in 2000)
Hume:

$48,544
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,034 (it was $11,176 in 2000)

Hume town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,767 (it was $27,100 in 2000)
Hume:

$75,767
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $88,502; detached houses: $92,971; mobile homes: $65,164

Median gross rent in 2022: $847.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hume: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.3%
(25.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 78.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hume, MO (2022)
    • 30687.7%White alone
    • 4011.5%Two or more races
    • 72.0%Hispanic
    • 10.3%Asian alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Hume, Missouri as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hume is 125 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (43.5%), English (23.1%), American (9.3%), Dutch (2.8%), Canadian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1881

Elevation: 894 feet

Land area: 0.68 square miles.

Population density: 411 people per square mile   (low).

Hume, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Hume town:

0.7% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (55.9 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (68.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (386.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Prescott, KS (2.5 miles ),
Foster, MO (2.6 miles),
Stotesbury, MO (2.9 miles),
Pleasanton, KS (3.0 miles ),
Fulton, KS (3.0 miles),
Metz, MO (3.2 miles),
Amoret, MO (3.4 miles ),
Rich Hill, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.09 N, Longitude: 94.58 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Hume, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hume, MO in 2022

Hume satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +51 (+17.8%).
Most common industries in Hume, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Construction (15.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.2%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (30.4%)
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Construction (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Hume, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (17.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.9%)
  • Construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Extraction workers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.7%)
  • Registered nurses (8.9%)
  • Printing workers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.4%)

Average climate in Hume, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 50.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.256. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.256
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 1.70. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.70
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.495. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.495
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Hume-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/28/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.2 miles away from the Hume town center .

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 35.4 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hume-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 590% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 173.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 214.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 190.0 miles away from Hume center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 175.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 252.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 213.2 miles away from Hume center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bates County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hume topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hume:

  • PRESCOTT COUNTRY VIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PRESCOTT, KS)
  • PLEASANT VIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PLEASANTON, KS)
  • CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF MOUND CITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MOUND CITY, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hume:

  • Allen County Community College (about 46 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 49 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 56 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Baker University (about 58 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 59 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)
  • Wright Career College (about 59 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 3,107)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 65 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)

Public high school in Hume:

  • HUME HIGH (Students: 69, Location: 9163 SW 2ND STREET, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Hume:

  • HUME ELEM. (Location: 9163 SW 2ND STREET, Grades: PK-6)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Hume Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Rainey Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bates County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Hume (2011 data):

  • Security Bank: Hume Bank Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1909/06/23. Info updated 2010/08/12: Bank assets: $41.6 mil, Deposits: $36.9 mil, headquarters in Rich Hill, MO, negative income in the last year, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bates County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Hume:

Marital status in Hume, MO
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 18.5%

For population 25 years and over in Hume:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hume, MO (based on Bates County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,58230
Mainline Protestant2,36515
Catholic4241
Other3603
Black Protestant1241
None8,194-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

2.94 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

5.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Bates County:

30.1%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bates County:

18.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

42.3%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hume:

46.4%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Hume:

25.6%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.4%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.1
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

40.3%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

52.0%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.6%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hume, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$519
Water Supply 0$0 1$553
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,072

Hume government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $71,000 ($253.57)
    Water Utilities: $63,000 ($225.00)
    General - Other: $43,000 ($153.57)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($96.43)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($25.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($7.14)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($28.57)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,000 ($110.71)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($28.57)

Hume government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $77,000 ($275.00)
    Other: $4,000 ($14.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($14.29)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $72,000 ($257.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($32.14)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $28,000 ($100.00)
    Property: $24,000 ($85.71)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($60.71)

Hume government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $58,000 ($207.14)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,000 ($85.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hume:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hume:

  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.4mTotal length
  • $393,000Total costs
  • 279Total average daily traffic
  • 25Total average daily truck traffic
  • 369Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hume)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 38.091694 Lon: -94.588278, Call Sign: KBX926,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.305 MHz, 160.350 MHz, 160.740 MHz, 161.160 MHz, 161.250 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2022, Expiration Date: 11/09/2032, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • Kcs R O W 3.05 Mi N (Lat: 38.135028 Lon: -94.591333), Type: Building, Structure height: 4.5 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WZC709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.350 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2022, Expiration Date: 06/02/2032, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • Lat: 38.118833 Lon: -94.452694, Call Sign: WRBQ445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.535 MHz, 159.870 MHz, 160.020 MHz, 159.555 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2018, Expiration Date: 05/21/2028, Certifier: Buford C Orear, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HUME, Northwest Of Kcs Rr Depot (Lat: 38.091667 Lon: -94.588333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.7 m, Call Sign: KJN91,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2022, Expiration Date: 06/23/2032, Certifier: Ronald G Russ, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0XKQ, Licensee ID: L00653510, Grant Date: 03/14/2023, Expiration Date: 06/08/2033, Certifier: Donald S Trelease, Registrant: Donald S Trelease, 12840 Sw County Road 5508, Hume, MO 64752


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE LLC AIRWOLF (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6126B, N6126B, N-6126B, Serial Number: A089ULS, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 01/03/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Stacy Orear, 10769 Sw State Route U, Hume, MO 64752
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 555TR, N555TR, N-555TR, Serial Number: 2432, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 03/24/1992
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald L Herda, Rt 1 Box 4, Hume, MO 64752
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/22/2017

Most common first names in Hume, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1075.2 years
John1073.4 years
James977.3 years
Harry876.8 years
Mary785.4 years
William672.5 years
Edward577.4 years
Joseph576.2 years
Robert569.6 years
Thomas561.6 years
Most common last names in Hume, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brooks1367.9 years
Hess1076.5 years
Lee982.1 years
King676.2 years
Wilson678.7 years
Miller571.2 years
Mullies581.8 years
Speakes581.2 years
Johnson482.2 years
Finley474.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hume, MO
  • 34.3%Utility gas
  • 31.3%Electricity
  • 29.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hume, MO
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Hume compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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