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Hannibal, Missouri

Introduction to Hannibal, Missouri

Hannibal, Missouri, in Marion county, is located 73 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and is 94 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 17,757 residents in the city.

Hannibal History

The area now known as the City of Hannibal was originally inhabited by the Native American tribes. It was founded in 1819 by Moses Bates. It was the easy access to railroad and Mississippi river that helped the city to grow. Hannibal was incorporated as a city in 1845. It was the boyhood home of Mark Twain, the author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Hannibal and nearby Attractions

  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
  • Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum
  • Huck Finn Shopping Center
  • Hannibal Old Jail Museum
  • Mark Twain Lake
  • Becky Thatcher House

Things To Do In Hannibal

Hannibal is home to many parks and open spaces such as the Riverview Park, Central Park, Clemens Field, and Huckleberry Park. Boating and fishing can be enjoyed on the McKay Lake and Mark Twain Lake. The Huck Finn Shopping Center and Steamboat Bend Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers. One can visit the Centennial Memorial Lighthouse and Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum. The Haunted House on Hill Street is worth visiting. It also includes a Wax Museum. Every year, the city hosts the Autumn Historic Folklife Festival, River Arts Festival, Land of Mark Twain Bluegrass Festival, and National Tom Sawyer Days.

Hannibal Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Quincy Regional Airport - Baldwin Field

Hannibal Higher Education

Hannibal - Lagrange College is the local college. Western Illinois University and the University of Missouri - Columbia also provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

Hannibal strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hannibal Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hannibal Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hannibal Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hannibal, MO

Comparing Hannibal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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