At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$30,313 per capita
Home Value
$100,700
Zillow: $169,961
Median Rent
$533/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.4% smoking rate
How Hankinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hankinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hankinson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hankinson residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,313. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hankinson is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,961. Median rent is $533/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
20.2% of adults in Hankinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hankinson has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population768
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$30,313
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$533
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$169,961
Housing Units395
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hankinson was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Hector International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.