At a Glance
Median Income
$31,000
$22,793 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $201,357
Median Rent
$628/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
20.3% smoking rate
How Hickory Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hickory Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickory Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hickory Valley residents earn a median household income of $31,000 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,793. The unemployment rate stands at 22.5% (525% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hickory Valley is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,357. Median rent is $628/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
13.2% of adults in Hickory Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hickory Valley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,000
Per Capita$22,793
Unemployment22.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$628
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$201,357
Housing Units93
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation554 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hickory Valley was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.