At a Glance
Median Income
$81,667
$29,161 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
Zillow: $135,953
Median Rent
$538/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.0% smoking rate
How Hanston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanston residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,161. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanston is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,953. Median rent is $538/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
17.2% of adults in Hanston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$29,161
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$199M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$538
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$135,953
Housing Units136
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,197/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,160 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanston was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.367 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.