At a Glance
Median Income
$35,234
$21,668 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $109,775
Median Rent
$821/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
24.9% smoking rate
How Hoxie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hoxie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hoxie 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
Hoxie residents earn a median household income of $35,234 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,668. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 949 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hoxie is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,775. Median rent is $821/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
4.2% of adults in Hoxie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hoxie has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,623
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,234
Per Capita$21,668
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$821
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$109,775
Housing Units1,292
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death10,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation263 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hoxie was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.