At a Glance
Home Value
$195,500
Zillow: $169,052
Violent Crime
2,643/100K
11,894/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Hobson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hobson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hobson a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobson is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,052. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Hobson reports 2,643 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 596% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 11,894/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Hobson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobson has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$58,021
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,301M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670
Housing
Home Value$195,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$169,052
Housing Units64
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent2,643/100K
Property11,894/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobson was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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