Hawesville is a small town of 1,043 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $54,423
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hawesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hawesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hawesville 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: 90.0
Hawesville's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hawesville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hawesville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$580
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,423
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hawesville's violent crime rate is 34.4 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.4 /100k
Property Crime
240.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hawesville is served primarily by Hancock County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hawesville, KY
National Avg
School District
Hancock County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hawesville sees average highs of 42.3°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.7 inches of snow per year.
Hawesville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hawesville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,200 and median rent is $580/month.
Hawesville's violent crime rate is 34.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 240.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hawesville are operated by Hancock County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hawesville, KY has a population of 1,043, a median household income of $54,423, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Hawesville averages 42.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches
with about 10.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hawesville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42348.
The population of Hawesville, Kentucky is 1,043 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hawesville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $123,200, median household income $54,423, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hawesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
