Hector, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,111 Population 614/sq mi density
$59,762 Median Income $30,524 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $211,956 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
102 Violent Crime/100K 102 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,762 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $1,108/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hector, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,762
20% below
$30,524 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
56% below
Zillow: $211,956
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
44%
Rent
95%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hector a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $59,762 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,524. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hector is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,956. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Hector reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 102/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Hector hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hector has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,111
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,762
Per Capita$30,524
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$1,108
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$211,956
Housing Units516
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property102/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,082 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Hector was founded in 1878.
The median home in Hector was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.