At a Glance
Median Income
$30,938
$20,073 per capita
Home Value
$90,200
Zillow: $169,491
Median Rent
$639/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
355/100K
3,792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Hearne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hearne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hearne a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hearne residents earn a median household income of $30,938 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,073. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,241 business establishments, including 613 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hearne is $90,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,491. Median rent is $639/month, with 51.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Hearne reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,792/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Hearne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hearne has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,529
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,099/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,938
Per Capita$20,073
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$15,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$639
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$169,491
Housing Units1,844
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent355/100K
Property3,792/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault266/100K
Burglary1,220/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation293 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hearne was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 613 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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