At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$35,595 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
Zillow: $148,758
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
12.7% smoking rate
How Hidalgo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hidalgo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hidalgo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hidalgo residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,595. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hidalgo is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,758. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
17.7% of adults in Hidalgo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population75
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density221/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$35,595
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$148,758
Housing Units46
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation582 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hidalgo was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.