At a Glance
Violent Crime
128/100K
2,813/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
0.0% high school+
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Hickory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hickory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickory a Good Place to Live?
F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Hickory reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,813/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hickory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hickory has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population53
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,130
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$200,887
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property2,813/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute8 min
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hickory was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
43.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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