At a Glance
Median Income
$38,203
$18,433 per capita
Home Value
$233,300
Zillow: $337,440
Median Rent
$833/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.0% smoking rate
How Halfway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Halfway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Halfway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Halfway residents earn a median household income of $38,203 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,433. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Halfway is $233,300 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,440. Median rent is $833/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
10.5% of adults in Halfway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Halfway has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,203
Per Capita$18,433
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
B
Home Value$233,300
Rent$833
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$337,440
Housing Units183
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,652 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute9 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Halfway was founded in 1909.
The median home in Halfway was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (97 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.