Iowa
Hinton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 881. Residents earn $108,125 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hinton receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hinton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hinton is $108,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Hinton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hinton is $249,400, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,125 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,690 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,145 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,592 |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 878 |
| County GDP | $1,997M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,722 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $249,400 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $359,984 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,722 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,447/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.0 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6228°N, 96.2982°W |
| County FIPS | 19149 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.3% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |