What are the schools like in Hinton, IA?

Hinton is served primarily by Hinton Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hinton?

The median household income in Hinton, IA is $97,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

What is the weather like in Hinton, IA?

Hinton has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.9 inches.

Hinton, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hinton, IA affordable or expensive?

Hinton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hinton is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,100 and the median rent is $882 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hinton, IA?

Hinton has a violent crime rate of 83.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hinton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Hinton is a small town of 936 in Iowa, with a median household income of $97,708 and a 0.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Hinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hinton 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: 93.4

Hinton's overall cost of living index is 93.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hinton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hinton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$882	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hinton's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.4 /100k

Property Crime

464.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hinton is served primarily by Hinton Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hinton, IA	National Avg
School District	Hinton Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hinton sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation and 30.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hinton, IA
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	32.3"
Annual Snowfall	30.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hinton, IA	National Avg
Population	936	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Merrill, IA 7 mi Sioux City, IA 10 mi Lawton, IA 11 mi North Sioux City, SD 12 mi South Sioux City, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Hinton

Hinton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51024

Hinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton, IA affordable or expensive?

Hinton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hinton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,100 and median rent is $882/month.

What is the crime rate in Hinton, IA?

Hinton's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hinton?

Public schools in Hinton are operated by Hinton Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hinton, IA a good place to live?

Hinton, IA has a population of 936, a median household income of $97,708, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hinton?

Hinton averages 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches with about 30.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hinton?

Hinton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51024.

What is the population of Hinton?

The population of Hinton, Iowa is 936 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hinton?

Key numbers for living in Hinton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $229,100, median household income $97,708, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.