Hanksville, VT

Vermont

Hanksville is a small town in Vermont with a population of 50. Residents earn $109,167 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
50 Population 385/sq mi density
$109,167 Median Income $61,210 per capita
$346,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$346,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,167
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $346,200
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.5%
80% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hanksville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population50
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,167
Per Capita$61,210
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$346,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation844 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+95.3%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute38 min
Broadband26.0%
Libraries13

Is Hanksville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hanksville receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Hanksville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hanksville is $109,167, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Hanksville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hanksville is $346,200, 23% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Hanksville is a highly educated community — 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hanksville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Hanksville has a population of 50 with a density of 385 people per square mile. The median age is 63.5 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84%).

Population

50
Total Population
385
People / sq mi
63.5yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Hanksville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hanksville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hanksville is $109,167, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Hanksville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,167
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,210
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
IRS Avg AGI$78,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,178
County GDP$5,191M

Business (County)

Restaurants162
Healthcare223
Retail321
Manufacturing121

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,221
135% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.4 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hanksville is $346,200, 23% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$346,200
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,221
135% above US avg
Effective Rate2.37%

Health Metrics: Hanksville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,124/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access74.1%
Healthcare Facilities223

Crime Rates: Hanksville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Hanksville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation844 ft (257 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates44.2534°N, 72.9609°W
County FIPS50023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 43.4-point margin. 26.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.6%
D 70%

Winner: Democrat by 43.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.5%
80% above US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score6.02
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density385/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access26.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities223
Restaurants162
Retail Stores321

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.4 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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