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Hurdon, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Hurdon is a small town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,590. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,590 Population 11/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$25,320 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,320 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

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About Hurdon

Hurdon is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southwest of the city centre.

People

Population2,590
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,320
Per Capita$25,320
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,170
Ownership80.6%
Housing Units1,036

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population2,590
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates-39.0782°, 174.0402°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,320
Median Age40.9 years

About Hurdon

Hurdon is a small town in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 2,590. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Hurdon has a population of 2,590 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,590
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above New Zealand avg
247.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hurdon vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Hurdon is $25,320, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,320 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $487, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 238 business establishments.

Income: Hurdon vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$25,320
66% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$25,320
Avg Weekly Wage$487

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)238

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hurdon is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 80.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,036 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.6%
Owner-Occupied80.6%
Renter-Occupied19.4%
Housing Units1,036

Property Tax

Climate in Hurdon

Hurdon has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 13.6° / 21.5° 77.2
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 14° / 22.4° 90.7
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.1° 88.7
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.7° 118.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 145.5
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.3° 143.8
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.5° 131.1
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14° 131.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15° 125.1
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.1° 128.2
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 104.8
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.8° 114.3
Hurdon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-39.0782°N, 174.0402°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

670 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 3, 2025.

Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 108 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 70 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 115 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 50 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 119 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 128 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 75 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 118 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 129 km
Feb 18, 1992 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.2 103 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 140 km
Sep 24, 2000 22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.1 125 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 70 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 73 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 93 km
Aug 10, 2023 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.1 133 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 97 km
Jul 13, 2007 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.1 70 km
Feb 15, 2006 86 km NE of Takaka, New Zealand M5.0 138 km
Feb 19, 2012 16 km WNW of Eltham, New Zealand M5.0 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 147 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 25 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 134 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 138 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 172 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
August 49°F (10°C) 6.7 in Coldest
September 52°F (11°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.6 in

Hurdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Hurdon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Omata School
Marfell Community School
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Radio Stations near Hurdon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Most FM 104.4 alternative, taranaki MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Hurdon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hillsborough Holden Car Museum
National Toy Museum
Okato & District Historical Society
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum

Libraries in Hurdon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bell Block Library0.0
Cramond Library0.0
Inglewood Public Library0.0
New Plymouth War Memorial Library0.0
Oakura Library0.0
Waitara Library0.0

Cafes in Hurdon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backyard Cafe

Stadiums & Teams in Hurdon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hurdon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Manganui Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hurdon

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Plymouth AirportNPLMedium Airport
Hawera AirportSmall Airport
Norfolk AirportSmall Airport
Stratford AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hurdon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Citywestchurch

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurdon

What is the population of Hurdon?

Hurdon has a population of 2,590 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.9 years.

Is Hurdon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,320, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hurdon?

Hurdon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

How is the job market in Hurdon?

Hurdon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $487. There are 238 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hurdon?

The median home value in Hurdon is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 80.6%.

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