Minnesota
Hector is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,111. Residents earn $59,762 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hector receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hector offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hector is $59,762, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hector is $124,100, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hector has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,762 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,524 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,062 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,740 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 594 |
| County GDP | $1,190M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,983 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $124,100 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $205,549 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,108 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,983 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,904/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7413°N, 94.7121°W |
| County FIPS | 27129 |
Winner: Republican by 41.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |