At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$36,982 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $292,181
Violent Crime
250/100K
250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hudson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hudson residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,982. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hudson is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,181. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Hudson reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 250/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hudson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density1,446/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$36,982
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$292,181
Housing Units235
Rent Burden13.2%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property250/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death3,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,221 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hudson was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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