At a Glance
Median Income
$72,620
$39,018 per capita
Home Value
$183,000
Zillow: $247,917
Median Rent
$722/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.2% smoking rate
How Hesston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hesston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hesston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hesston residents earn a median household income of $72,620 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,018. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hesston is $183,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,917. Median rent is $722/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Hesston reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 491/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Hesston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hesston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,747
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,620
Per Capita$39,018
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,000
Rent$722
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$247,917
Housing Units1,544
Rent Burden13.7%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property491/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,496 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hesston was founded in 1886.
The median home in Hesston was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.