Iowa
Hedrick is a small town in Iowa with a population of 826. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hedrick receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hedrick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hedrick is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Hedrick is $75,900, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $581 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hedrick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 23.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,774 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,051 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 887 |
| County GDP | $2,160M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,777 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.98% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $75,900 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $84,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $581 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,777 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.98% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 821 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1713°N, 92.3079°W |
| County FIPS | 19179 |
Winner: Republican by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.7% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |