Hedrick is a small town of 813 in Iowa, with a median household income of $59,375
and a 9.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hedrick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hedrick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hedrick city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.5
Hedrick's overall cost of living index is 84.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hedrick costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hedrick, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$570
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hedrick's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
146.4 /100k
Property Crime
605.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hedrick, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hedrick sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.6 inches of snow per year.
Hedrick's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hedrick roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,800 and median rent is $570/month.
Hedrick's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 605.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hedrick, IA has a population of 813, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hedrick averages 32.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches
with about 23.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hedrick, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52563.
The population of Hedrick, Iowa is 813 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hedrick: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $76,800, median household income $59,375, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hedrick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
