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Hettinger, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Adams County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,141 Population 1,375/sq mi density
$50,750 Median Income $36,003 per capita
$112,600 Home Value $137,735 Zillow
$498 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $498/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hettinger, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,750
32% below
$36,003 per capita
Home Value
$112,600
60% below
Zillow: $137,735
Median Rent
$498/mo
57% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
40%
Rent
43%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hettinger a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 2.2% (39% below 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 $137,735. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hettinger reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,141
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,375/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,750
Per Capita$36,003
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$498
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$137,735
Housing Units721
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,263/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.