At a Glance
Median Income
$37,917
$22,538 per capita
Home Value
$27,700
Zillow: $176,902
Violent Crime
389/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Hunter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hunter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hunter a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hunter residents earn a median household income of $37,917 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,538. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hunter is $27,700 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,902. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hunter reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Hunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hunter has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans51.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$22,538
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$615M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$27,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$176,902
Housing Units71
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property1,116/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,603 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hunter was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.