At a Glance
Median Income
$54,531
$22,563 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $138,497
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
66.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
20.0% smoking rate
How Hodges Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hodges's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hodges a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hodges residents earn a median household income of $54,531 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,563. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hodges is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,497. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
8.4% of adults in Hodges hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
66.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hodges has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,531
Per Capita$22,563
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$4,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$138,497
Housing Units68
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,119/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation692 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+66.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hodges was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.