Hinton, IA

Hinton, Iowa

Hinton, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 10 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 96 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 808.

The People and Families of Hinton

In Hinton, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Hinton, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hinton had a median family income of $58,958. The typical family in Hinton is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Hinton. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hinton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hinton Housing

Hinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Hinton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Hinton do a lot of driving.

High Points

Hinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Hinton, IA

Comparing Hinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Hinton Almanac

Hinton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hinton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hinton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hinton High Schools (2004)

HINTON HIGH SCHOOL
315 W. GRAND
712-947-4328
Serves 199 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12

Hinton Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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