At a Glance
Median Income
$46,000
$34,708 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
Zillow: $221,093
Median Rent
$594/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.9% smoking rate
How Hysham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hysham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hysham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hysham residents earn a median household income of $46,000 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,708. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hysham is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,093. Median rent is $594/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
15.1% of adults in Hysham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hysham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,000
Per Capita$34,708
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$108M
Avg Weekly Wage$823
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$594
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$221,093
Housing Units153
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation2,666 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hysham was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.