At a Glance
Median Income
$65,179
$36,964 per capita
Home Value
$52,700
Zillow: $122,187
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
16.4% smoking rate
How Hosmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hosmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hosmer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hosmer residents earn a median household income of $65,179 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,964. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hosmer is $52,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,187. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
38.9% of adults in Hosmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hosmer has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,179
Per Capita$36,964
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,700
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$122,187
Housing Units194
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation1,907 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Hosmer was founded in 1887.
The median home in Hosmer was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.