At a Glance
Median Income
$41,927
$20,409 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $175,777
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
43.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Hooppole Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hooppole's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hooppole a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hooppole residents earn a median household income of $41,927 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,409. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hooppole is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,777. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.5% of adults in Hooppole hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hooppole has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,927
Per Capita$20,409
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty43.5%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$175,777
Housing Units76
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation625 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hooppole was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.