At a Glance
Median Income
$36,083
$26,321 per capita
Home Value
$60,600
Zillow: $162,588
Median Rent
$675/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.4% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $36,083 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,321. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawkins is $60,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,588. Median rent is $675/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
2.7% of adults in Hawkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawkins has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,083
Per Capita$26,321
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$743M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,600
Rent$675
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$162,588
Housing Units183
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,364 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawkins was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.