At a Glance
Violent Crime
218/100K
3,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.1%
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Hico reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,305/100K.
Education
61.1% of adults in Hico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hico has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population97
Median Age15.7 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female14% / 86%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,761
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$131,421
Housing Units125
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property3,305/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,053 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.1%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hico was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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