At a Glance
Median Income
$61,750
$26,965 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
Zillow: $229,225
Median Rent
$975/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.1% smoking rate
How Hewitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hewitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hewitt 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
Hewitt residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hewitt is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,225. Median rent is $975/month, with 21.3% 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 1956.
Education
4.5% of adults in Hewitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hewitt has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$26,965
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$975
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$229,225
Housing Units123
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,371 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hewitt was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.