The map below shows the rates of crime in Hosford City. The highest violent crime rates are shown per 1,000 residents and are broken down by type and severity. Hosford has a violent crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 people in a standard year. It is considered safe compared to other cities of its size. The southwest area of the city is the safest in terms of violent crime.
The median household income in Hosford is $60,395 for a family of four. This income inequality is lower than the national average of 0.47. Although the city has a low average per capita income, there are many wealthy residents living in Hosford. The city's ethnic makeup includes members of many different racial and ethnic groups. The majority of residents report being White, though other important languages spoken include Arabic and African.
When comparing Hosford to other cities, it is important to consider the age and gender of residents. While some younger generations favor Democrats, others feel that older residents are more conservative. The average age in Hosford is 46, slightly older than the national average of 38.1. On average, races in Hosford are within five percentage points of one another 20% of the time. The federal and local elections in Hosford are weighed based on recency and importance of each seat.
In 1859, the town was a small mining town consisting of three gristmills, one store, and several churches. The population was about 300. Mail was delivered by boat. The principal exports were cotton, oranges, honey, and hides. The first County judge was R.F. Hosford, who served as the first County judge in the county. Later, the town had a school, church, and a fire department.