At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$25,774 per capita
Home Value
$75,900
Zillow: $86,655
Median Rent
$581/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.2% smoking rate
How Hedrick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hedrick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hedrick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hedrick residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,774. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hedrick is $75,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,655. Median rent is $581/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
13.6% of adults in Hedrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hedrick has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population826
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$25,774
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$2,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,900
Rent$581
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$86,655
Housing Units309
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation821 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hedrick was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.