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Hinton, IA
City in Plymouth County, Iowa.
Population
931
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,044
ZIP codes
0
Hinton and its ZIP codes
Hinton at a glance
- Hinton is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $114,531 a year, 53% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,100 (26% above Iowa) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Hinton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hinton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,531
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (345), Irish Americans (82), Dutch Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Hinton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,434
11,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$171M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
How people get to work
Hinton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hinton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
868
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hinton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Hinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MerrillCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Sioux CityCity | 11 mi | 59.2 |
| North Sioux City, SDCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| LawtonCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Le MarsCity | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| South Sioux City, NECity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Dakota Dunes, SDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| BrunsvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Jefferson, SDCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MovilleCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Dakota City, NECity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| BronsonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Sergeant BluffCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| KingsleyCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| WestfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| OyensCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hinton, IA in?
- Hinton is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hinton, IA?
- About 931 people live in Hinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hinton?
- Nearby places include Merrill (7.1 mi), Sioux City (11 mi), North Sioux City, SD (11 mi), Lawton (12 mi), Le Mars (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023