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Hedley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Donley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
268 Population 372/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $34,475 per capita
$38,900 Home Value $70,095 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,097 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,900 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hedley, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$34,475 per capita
Home Value
$38,900
86% below
Zillow: $70,095
Median Rent
$634/mo
45% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
64% below
1,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
326 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
14%
Rent
55%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hedley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Hedley reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,097/100K.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent137/100K
Property1,097/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.