Median Income
$69,205
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,667
43% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.2%
26% lower than US avg
How Hereford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,494
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,509/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 55%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,205
Per Capita$21,186
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute33 min
Housing
B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,667
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden17.8%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation537 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+85.8%
School Score5.95
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.4%
Libraries9
Is Hereford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hereford receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Hereford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hereford is $69,205, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,667 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.
Education
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Hereford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Hereford has a population of 1,494 with a density of 1,509 people per square mile. The median age is 27.7 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55%).
Population
27.7yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
The median household income in Hereford is $69,205, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,205 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $21,186 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 41.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 52.9% |
Monthly rent averages $1,667 (43% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $64 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,667 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg |
Health Metrics: Hereford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
Crime Rates: Hereford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
Safety Score
Hereford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 537 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,509/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4509°N, 75.5504°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |