At a Glance
Median Income
$54,531
$22,563 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $140,178
Violent Crime
1,198/100K
6,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
66.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $140,178. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Hodges reports 1,198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 215% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,403/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,531
Per Capita$22,563
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$4,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$140,178
Housing Units68
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,198/100K
Property6,403/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,119/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband45.0%
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.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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