At a Glance
Median Income
$80,260
$36,768 per capita
Home Value
$153,700
Zillow: $251,106
Median Rent
$736/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.2% smoking rate
How Hecker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hecker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hecker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hecker residents earn a median household income of $80,260 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,768. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hecker is $153,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,106. Median rent is $736/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
14.6% of adults in Hecker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hecker has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population556
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,059/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,260
Per Capita$36,768
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,700
Rent$736
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$251,106
Housing Units227
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation474 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Hecker was founded in 1895.
The median home in Hecker was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.