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Retirement community in Hannibal, Missouri

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Hannibal, Missouri Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Hannibal, Missouri at a Glance

Median Home Price
$126,900
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.
Avg January Low
22.3°F
Cost of Living Index
91 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
60 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Hannibal, Missouri, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$52,746High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Hannibal's cost of living is 9% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$126,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$798High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
61.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Hannibal using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$275

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$309

Median home price used: $126,900

Median rent reference: $798 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
69.2 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
69.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
45.6 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Hannibal scores 69.2 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Missouri has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
87.7°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
22.3°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
33.6"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
298 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 298 sunny days a year and an average January low of 22.3°F, Hannibal offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
76.5 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
33.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.8 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
17,003High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
38.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
19.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
7.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
7.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Hannibal

What is the cost of living in Hannibal, Missouri for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 91, roughly 9% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $126,900.

Does Missouri tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Missouri residents: State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Hannibal, Missouri?▾

Hannibal, Missouri has January average low around 22°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Hannibal, Missouri?▾

Hannibal scores 69/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a strong score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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