At a Glance
Median Income
$44,107
$24,707 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $99,625
Median Rent
$628/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
22.5% smoking rate
How Honaker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Honaker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Honaker a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Honaker residents earn a median household income of $44,107 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,707. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Honaker is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,625. Median rent is $628/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
5.6% of adults in Honaker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Honaker has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,218
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,107
Per Capita$24,707
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent$628
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$99,625
Housing Units556
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation1,822 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute35 min
Broadband57.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Honaker was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.