Hinton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
881 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$249,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$656 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
1
Le Mars Urban Area
1
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
2
Le Mars Urban Area
2
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 2 5 35
Dec 1 8 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Schools

Hinton Middle School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Hinton High School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Hinton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

St Luke's College
9 miles, SW 2.8 star
Briar Cliff University
9 miles, SW 2.3 star
Western Iowa Tech Community College
10 miles, SW 1.9 star
Morningside College
11 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

St Lukes Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SW 1.4 star
Mercyone Siouxland
10 miles, SW 2.3 star
Floyd Valley Healthcare
14 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
70 miles, N 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
94 miles, S 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
125 miles, SW 1 star