Minnesota
Hendricks is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 572. Residents earn $45,125 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hendricks receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hendricks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hendricks is $45,125, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hendricks is $78,100, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hendricks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches, including 47.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,125 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,719 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $872 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,484 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 226 |
| County GDP | $588M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,614 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.35% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $78,100 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,093 |
| Census Median Rent | $666 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.9% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,614 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.35% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.0 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,777 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5086°N, 96.4264°W |
| County FIPS | 27081 |
Winner: Republican by 37.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |