At a Glance
Median Income
$50,750
$36,003 per capita
Home Value
$112,600
Zillow: $139,711
Median Rent
$498/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Hettinger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hettinger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hettinger 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
Hettinger residents earn a median household income of $50,750 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,003. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 118 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hettinger is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,711. Median rent is $498/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
17.3% of adults in Hettinger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hettinger has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,141
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,375/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,750
Per Capita$36,003
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$498
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$139,711
Housing Units721
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation2,746 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute14 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hettinger was founded in 1907.
The median home in Hettinger was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.