A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Hayti's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Hayti 13.9

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Hayti 20.2

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Hayti

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About one in 4 of Hayti’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Caruthersville (12%), Kennett (6%) and Portageville (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Caruthersville

12%

Kennett

Portageville

Sikeston

24%Work in townlive and work in Hayti 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,175Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hayti →

Health in Hayti

D⁻

Health Grade D−

In the bottom 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

4better than MO·25worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 10▼ 1 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▲ 4▼ 1 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.5%Fewer binge drinkersMO 16.3% · better 7.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · better 42.3%More adults facing food insecurityMO 13.7% · worse

Care nearby

Pemiscot County Memorial HospitalHayti · 0.5 mi · ER

Caruthersville Medical and Dental CenterCaruthersville · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hayti · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hayti →

Natural hazards in Hayti

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding

5Does Hayti flood?paid flood claims since 1999 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hayti

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hayti →

Climate in Hayti

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Hayti has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 32°Winter

70° / 50°Spring

89° / 69°Summer

72° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Hayti get?About 7 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hayti →

Schools in Hayti

All Hayti schools →

School Grade D

The public schools Hayti’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 93% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictHAYTI R-IISchools2

Mathis Elementary DElementary · Grades PK–6 · 383 students Hayti High DHigh · Grades 7–12 · 225 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.