At a Glance
Median Income
$52,250
$24,034 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
Zillow: $335,241
Median Rent
$725/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
67/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.6% smoking rate
How Hico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hico 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
Hico residents earn a median household income of $52,250 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,034. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hico is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,241. Median rent is $725/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Hico reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 67/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Hico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hico has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,806
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,250
Per Capita$24,034
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$725
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$335,241
Housing Units728
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property67/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,043 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hico was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.545 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.