At a Glance
Median Income
$50,365
$25,427 per capita
Home Value
$125,400
Zillow: $212,779
Median Rent
$760/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.7% smoking rate
How Hackett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hackett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hackett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hackett residents earn a median household income of $50,365 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,427. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hackett is $125,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,779. Median rent is $760/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Hackett reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 576/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Hackett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hackett has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,195
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,365
Per Capita$25,427
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,400
Rent$760
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$212,779
Housing Units463
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent230/100K
Property576/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation534 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hackett was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.