At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$34,475 per capita
Home Value
$38,900
Zillow: $70,095
Median Rent
$634/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.7% smoking rate
How Hedley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hedley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hedley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hedley residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,475. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hedley is $38,900 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $70,095. Median rent is $634/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
28.9% of adults in Hedley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hedley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$34,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$753
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,900
Rent$634
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$70,095
Housing Units180
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain22.7 in/yr
Elevation2,614 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hedley was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.