At a Glance
Median Income
$53,472
$28,006 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $166,270
Median Rent
$850/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.7% smoking rate
How Hendrum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hendrum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hendrum 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
Hendrum residents earn a median household income of $53,472 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,006. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hendrum is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,270. Median rent is $850/month, with 51.0% 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 1946.
Education
14.0% of adults in Hendrum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hendrum has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$28,006
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$850
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$166,270
Housing Units93
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation872 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hendrum was founded in 1881.
The median home in Hendrum was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Hector International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.