At a Glance
Median Income
$61,622
$21,170 per capita
Home Value
$173,600
Zillow: $142,501
Median Rent
$914/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hinton residents earn a median household income of $61,622 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,170. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hinton is $173,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,501. Median rent is $914/month, with 28.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Hinton reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 867/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Hinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hinton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,886
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,622
Per Capita$21,170
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,600
Rent$914
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$142,501
Housing Units1,386
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property867/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary186/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,607 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hinton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.