At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$32,364 per capita
Home Value
$133,000
Zillow: $207,938
Median Rent
$625/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
11.3% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hunter residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,364. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hunter is $133,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,938. Median rent is $625/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
13.4% of adults in Hunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hunter has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$32,364
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,000
Rent$625
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$207,938
Housing Units125
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation975 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hunter was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hector International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.