At a Glance
Median Income
$66,136
$23,778 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $189,730
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
21.4% smoking rate
How Hanson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanson residents earn a median household income of $66,136 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,778. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanson is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,730. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hanson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanson has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age18.4 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,136
Per Capita$23,778
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$189,730
Housing Units57
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation561 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.