At a Glance
Median Income
$73,819
$29,946 per capita
Home Value
$163,700
Zillow: $244,760
Median Rent
$698/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hospers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hospers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hospers a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hospers residents earn a median household income of $73,819 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,946. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 626 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hospers is $163,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,760. Median rent is $698/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Hospers reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,697/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Hospers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hospers has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population945
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,783/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,819
Per Capita$29,946
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,700
Rent$698
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$244,760
Housing Units356
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property1,697/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,489/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,349 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Hospers was founded in 1890.
The median home in Hospers was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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