At a Glance
Median Income
$19,028
$8,948 per capita
Home Value
$62,700
Zillow: $98,421
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
35.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
65.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Hargill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hargill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hargill a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hargill residents earn a median household income of $19,028 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $8,948. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 65.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hargill is $62,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,421. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
5.7% of adults in Hargill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
35.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hargill has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population876
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born23.3%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$19,028
Per Capita$8,948
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty65.2%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,700
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$98,421
Housing Units332
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes20.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation65 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+35.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband59.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Hargill was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
23.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.