At a Glance
Median Income
$29,609
$11,687 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $154,474
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
58.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Abram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Abram a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abram residents earn a median household income of $29,609 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,687. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abram is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,474. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
6.9% of adults in Abram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
58.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abram has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population1,832
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,609
Per Capita$11,687
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$154,474
Housing Units492
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation119 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+58.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband56.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Abram was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
28.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.