At a Glance
Median Income
$61,000
$32,994 per capita
Home Value
$79,600
Zillow: $84,191
Median Rent
$915/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.0% smoking rate
How Hume Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hume's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hume a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hume residents earn a median household income of $61,000 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,994. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hume is $79,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,191. Median rent is $915/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
13.0% of adults in Hume hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hume has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population464
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density814/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$32,994
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$915
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$84,191
Housing Units233
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation652 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Hume was founded in 1873.
The median home in Hume was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.