At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$21,069 per capita
Home Value
$108,600
Zillow: $196,632
Median Rent
$675/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
24.7% smoking rate
How Hector Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hector's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hector 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
Hector residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,069. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hector is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,632. Median rent is $675/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
14.0% of adults in Hector hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hector has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population377
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$21,069
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,600
Rent$675
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$196,632
Housing Units192
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation743 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hector was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.