At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$30,064 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
Zillow: $221,762
Median Rent
$925/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Hunker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hunker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hunker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hunker residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,064. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hunker is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,762. Median rent is $925/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
14.3% of adults in Hunker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hunker has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$30,064
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$925
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$221,762
Housing Units133
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation999 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Hunker was founded in 1903.
The median home in Hunker was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.