At a Glance
Median Income
$51,818
$36,144 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
Zillow: $321,972
Violent Crime
98/100K
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Hallsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hallsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hallsburg 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
Hallsburg residents earn a median household income of $51,818 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,144. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hallsburg is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,972. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Hallsburg reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,178/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Hallsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hallsburg has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population389
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,818
Per Capita$36,144
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$321,972
Housing Units229
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property1,178/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation523 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hallsburg was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.