Vacation Hinton IA (5), 2007
Hinton’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1870Hinton is settled
Photo: Dennis Carr from same, The wonderful U.S.A. · CC BY 2.0
Population
948
2025 Census estimate · +1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$393K
+8.9% in a year
Household income
$115K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
218
A commuter town
Is Hinton a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Hinton. Hinton’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both Iowa’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Hinton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
948 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hinton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hinton, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHinton Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePlymouth County AuditorPlymouth County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5102451024 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hinton.
Housing
A typical Hinton home is worth about $393K
The typical Hinton home is worth about $393,000, up 8.9% in a year, 66% above the Iowa typical home.
$393KZillow home value
| Hinton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $979 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hinton$393K
Iowa$237K
+8.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Hinton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Hinton Community School District. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Hinton High School, with 370 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 299 | B+ |
| Hinton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 370 | A |
| Hinton Intermediate SchoolTop results in townGrades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 | 191 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Hinton’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Hinton for work: only 4% work in town. Hinton’s median household income is $115,000, above both the Iowa town median ($69,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Hinton’s average trip to work is 22 minutes.
4%work in town
| Hinton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $115,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hinton4%
Sioux City35%
Le Mars15%
South Sioux City4%
Des Moines3%
13 mi
median commute distance
218
jobs based in Hinton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hinton
Hinton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 10° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–32°
Spring37–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall38–62°
Oct 5
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Iowa overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (23% statewide). 15% of Hinton residents are 65 or older. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across Iowa.
41.3median age · IA 38.6
| Hinton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
HintonIowaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school30%
Some college21%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 122 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.7 points). Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Hinton | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.9% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.4% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.4% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.2% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.8% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Hinton is
Hinton beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 23% of adults binge drink in Hinton.
| Hinton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hinton | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 72.7% | 66.8% |
St. Lukes Regional Medical Center
9.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Hinton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 567 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hinton City Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hinton
19pages on Hinton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Hinton
St Luke's CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sioux City8.9 mi$24,175 tuitionBriar Cliff UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sioux City9.4 mi$36,956 tuitionWestern Iowa Tech Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sioux City10 mi$5,186 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Hinton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Hinton for work
Where Hinton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
218jobs based in Hinton
4%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hinton
City in Iowa, USA
Hinton is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 935 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,148 ft
- ZIP code
- 51024
Questions about Hinton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hinton, IA a good place to live?
Hinton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.