At a Glance
Median Income
$75,800
$38,240 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
Zillow: $301,234
Median Rent
$819/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.3% smoking rate
How Hooper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hooper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hooper a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hooper residents earn a median household income of $75,800 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,240. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,109 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hooper is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,234. Median rent is $819/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
27.0% of adults in Hooper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hooper has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,078
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,609/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,800
Per Capita$38,240
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$3,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$819
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$301,234
Housing Units362
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,226 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hooper was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.