Hettinger is a small town of 1,096 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $55,192
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hettinger 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 Hettinger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hettinger 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: 86.6
Hettinger's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hettinger costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hettinger, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$536
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,192
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hettinger's violent crime rate is 135.4 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.4 /100k
Property Crime
451.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hettinger is served primarily by HETTINGER 13.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hettinger, ND
National Avg
School District
HETTINGER 13
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hettinger sees average highs of 28.3°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Hettinger's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hettinger roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,100 and median rent is $536/month.
Hettinger's violent crime rate is 135.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 451.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hettinger are operated by HETTINGER 13.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hettinger, ND has a population of 1,096, a median household income of $55,192, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Hettinger averages 28.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches
with about 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hettinger, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58639.
The population of Hettinger, North Dakota is 1,096 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hettinger: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $114,100, median household income $55,192, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hettinger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
