At a Glance
Median Income
$80,500
$26,402 per capita
Home Value
$167,800
Zillow: $344,877
Median Rent
$950/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.0% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hinckley residents earn a median household income of $80,500 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,402. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hinckley is $167,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,877. Median rent is $950/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
16.8% of adults in Hinckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hinckley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population832
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,500
Per Capita$26,402
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,800
Rent$950
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$344,877
Housing Units256
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation4,597 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute15 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hinckley was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.