Hendricks, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
572 Population 590/sq mi density
$45,125 Median Income $34,719 per capita
$78,100 Home Value $235,202 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$45,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hendricks, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,125
40% below
$34,719 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
72% below
Zillow: $235,202
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Hendricks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hendricks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
28%
Rent
57%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hendricks a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hendricks residents earn a median household income of $45,125 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hendricks is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,202. Median rent is $666/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

24.5% of adults in Hendricks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hendricks has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,125
Per Capita$34,719
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$666
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$235,202
Housing Units402
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation1,777 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hendricks was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.