What are the schools like in Hinckley, MN?

Hinckley is served primarily by HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hinckley?

The median household income in Hinckley, MN is $40,909 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Hinckley, MN?

Hinckley has an average high temperature of 19.4°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Hinckley, MN affordable or expensive?

Hinckley's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hinckley is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,700 and the median rent is $936 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hinckley, MN?

Hinckley has a violent crime rate of 263.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1190.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hinckley, MN a Good Place to Live?

Hinckley is a small town of 1,564 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $40,909 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Hinckley 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 Hinckley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hinckley 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: 95.2

Hinckley's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hinckley costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hinckley, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$936	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,909	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hinckley's violent crime rate is 263.7 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

263.7 /100k

Property Crime

1190.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hinckley is served primarily by HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hinckley, MN	National Avg
School District	HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hinckley sees average highs of 19.4°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 44.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hinckley, MN
Average High — January	19.4°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	44.8"

Demographics

Metric	Hinckley, MN	National Avg
Population	1,564	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sandstone, MN 8 mi Brook Park, MN 9 mi Pine City, MN 12 mi Askov, MN 14 mi Finlayson, MN 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Hinckley

Hinckley, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55037

Hinckley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinckley, MN affordable or expensive?

Hinckley's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hinckley roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,700 and median rent is $936/month.

What is the crime rate in Hinckley, MN?

Hinckley's violent crime rate is 263.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1190.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hinckley?

Public schools in Hinckley are operated by HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hinckley, MN a good place to live?

Hinckley, MN has a population of 1,564, a median household income of $40,909, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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 Hinckley?

Hinckley averages 19.4°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 44.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hinckley?

Hinckley, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55037.

What is the population of Hinckley?

The population of Hinckley, Minnesota is 1,564 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hinckley?

Key numbers for living in Hinckley: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $157,700, median household income $40,909, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hinckley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.