At a Glance
Home Value
$47,100
Zillow: $211,244
Violent Crime
282/100K
1,976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Hecla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hecla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hecla a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hecla is $47,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,244. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Hecla reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,976/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Hecla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hecla has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,429
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
Home Value$47,100
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$211,244
Housing Units205
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property1,976/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hecla was built in 1951.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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