At a Glance
Median Income
$31,466
$11,051 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
Zillow: $140,307
Violent Crime
619/100K
5,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
52.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.3%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.4%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Heidelberg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heidelberg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heidelberg a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heidelberg residents earn a median household income of $31,466 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,051. The unemployment rate stands at 22.3% (519% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heidelberg is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,307. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Heidelberg reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,095/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Heidelberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
52.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heidelberg has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,221
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,466
Per Capita$11,051
Unemployment22.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$140,307
Housing Units513
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent619/100K
Property5,095/100K
Health
Obesity49.4%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+52.8%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute10 min
Broadband51.7%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Heidelberg was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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