The city of Hinton is located in the valley of the Floyd River in Plymouth County. This area of Iowa consists of rolling hills broken by small streams and rivers.
In 1856, the first settlers moved into Plymouth County and in 1858 formally organized the County as a government unit.

Hinton is celebrating its 125^th birthday.

Statistics & Facts:

The population of Hinton is approximately 808.

The approximate number of families is 255.

Hinton's location is 42°37'N 96°18'W; land area is 0.54 square miles (347 acres).

Avg price of a home currently on the market in Hinton $208,977.00.  To check out homes currently on the market in Hinton, Iowa and surrounding areas, Click here.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $53,900.

Some of the businesses in Hinton:

Childcare Corner, Long Branch Steakhouse/Lounge, Hinton Silver Dollar Restaurant, Sharon's Café, Frank's Folly Antiques, The Country Touch Salon, Hinton Barber Shop, Iowa Prairie Bank, and Taggarts Polaris are just a few of the businesses located in Hinton, Iowa.  There are three churches in Hinton and one located in the nearby town of Merrill. To learn more about Hinton, Iowa, Click here. 

There is also a golf course located in Hinton.

Deer Run is a 9 hole, par 36, public golf course.  Its facilities include a driving range, practice green, club rentals, cart rental, and snack bar.  Deer Run has golf tournaments and special events all summer long.

DEER RUN GOLF COURSE: P.O. Box 1023, Hinton IA, 51024.  Phone #: 712-947-4653

There is a Tractor Pull which is usually held in July, and Fischer Brothers Annual Plowing Bee held in May.

Hinton has a very good schools.  For information on the schools in Hinton, Iowa. 

http://www.hintonschool.com/