At a Glance
Median Income
$60,250
$29,718 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
Zillow: $112,301
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
23.0% smoking rate
How Hobgood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hobgood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hobgood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobgood residents earn a median household income of $60,250 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobgood is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,301. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
18.5% of adults in Hobgood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobgood has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,250
Per Capita$29,718
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$112,301
Housing Units152
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,815/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation89 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobgood was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.