At a Glance
Median Income
$60,313
$32,089 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
Zillow: $305,023
Median Rent
$911/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.1% smoking rate
How Hokah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hokah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hokah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hokah residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,089. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hokah is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,023. Median rent is $911/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
15.7% of adults in Hokah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hokah has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population673
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$32,089
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,900
Rent$911
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$305,023
Housing Units334
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,148/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation644 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Hokah was founded in 1851.
The median home in Hokah was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.