At a Glance
Median Income
$220,313
$36,164 per capita
Home Value
$167,000
Zillow: $185,120
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
21.2% smoking rate
How Hortense Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hortense's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hortense a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hortense residents earn a median household income of $220,313 , which is 193% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,164. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hortense is $167,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,120. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
36.7% of adults in Hortense hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hortense has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age14.8 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$220,313
Per Capita$36,164
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$185,120
Housing Units82
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation43 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hortense was built in 2001.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.