At a Glance
Median Income
$108,125
$47,690 per capita
Home Value
$249,400
Zillow: $395,310
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.6% smoking rate
How Hinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hinton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hinton residents earn a median household income of $108,125 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,690. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hinton is $249,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,310. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
29.3% of adults in Hinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hinton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population881
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,125
Per Capita$47,690
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,400
Rent$1,000
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$395,310
Housing Units387
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hinton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.