Hickory County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 8,452.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$796/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,235/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,320/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $714 | $796 | +$82 (+11.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,235 | +$80 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,320 | +$78 (+6.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,840
$2,653/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
St. Louis city
1 BR: $995/mo
Grundy County
1 BR: $677/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Texas County
1 BR: $694/mo
Barton County
1 BR: $734/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $796/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.