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Hollister, MO


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Hollister, Missouri

Hollister, Missouri, in Taney county, is 41 miles S of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 158 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 3,867.

The People and Families of Hollister

In Hollister, about 48% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Hollister.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hollister had a median family income of $30,433.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Hollister.

Hollister Housing

Hollister has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Hollister are newer than those found in most places. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Hollister, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Hollister can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hollister Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hollister, MO

Comparing Hollister 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 Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime34

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