At a Glance
Median Income
$70,580
$27,666 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
Zillow: $249,931
Median Rent
$848/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
301/100K
225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Hawkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawkins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hawkins residents earn a median household income of $70,580 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,666. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawkins is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,931. Median rent is $848/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Hawkins reports 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 225/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Hawkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawkins has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,664
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,580
Per Capita$27,666
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$16,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$848
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$249,931
Housing Units771
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent301/100K
Property225/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault301/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation404 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hawkins was founded in 1941.
The median home in Hawkins was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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