At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$36,261 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.0% smoking rate
How Huron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huron a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huron residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,261. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Education
3.6% of adults in Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huron has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$36,261
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$845M
Avg Weekly Wage$997
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$225,787
Housing Units15
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,163 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Huron was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.