At a Glance
Median Income
$41,979
$23,219 per capita
Home Value
$165,200
Zillow: $193,485
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
21.2% smoking rate
How Hinckley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hinckley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hinckley 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
Hinckley residents earn a median household income of $41,979 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,219. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hinckley is $165,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,485. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
11.7% of adults in Hinckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hinckley has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,665
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,979
Per Capita$23,219
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A
Home Value$165,200
Rent$1,004
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$193,485
Housing Units730
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,016 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Hinckley was founded in 1885.
The median home in Hinckley was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.