At a Glance
Median Income
$46,122
$21,657 per capita
Home Value
$79,300
Zillow: $80,011
Median Rent
$890/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
21.2% smoking rate
How Hymera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hymera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hymera a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hymera residents earn a median household income of $46,122 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,657. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hymera is $79,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,011. Median rent is $890/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
4.2% of adults in Hymera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hymera has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population835
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,176/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,122
Per Capita$21,657
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,300
Rent$890
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$80,011
Housing Units430
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation529 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hymera was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.