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Ackerly, TX

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Ackerly is a small town in Texas with a population of 408. Residents earn $66,786 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
408 Population 1,316/sq mi density
$66,786 Median Income $22,918 per capita
$71,800 Home Value
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,786 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,786
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,800
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Ackerly Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population408
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,316/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 48%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,786
Per Capita$22,918
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,524M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units131
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Uninsured22.0%
Smoking13.2%
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain16.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation2,798 ft (853 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Libraries1

Is Ackerly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ackerly receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Ackerly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ackerly is $66,786, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ackerly is $71,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ackerly enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ackerly has a population of 408 with a density of 1,316 people per square mile. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (47.8%).

Population

408
Total Population
1,316
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ackerly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only45.0%
43% below US avg
Spanish55.0%
310% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ackerly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ackerly is $66,786, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Ackerly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,786
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,918
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
IRS Avg AGI$70,847

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)486
County GDP$1,524M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare16
Retail40
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,586
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ackerly is $71,800, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,800
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.5%
Housing Units131
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,586
60% above US avg
Effective Rate7.78%
In Ackerly, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.2% are current smokers. 21.8% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ackerly vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.2%
Cancer5.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.2%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate65.6%
Uninsured22.0%
156% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.3%
Dental Visits54.6%
Premature Death12,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.0/10
Exercise Access69.2%
Healthcare Facilities16
Ackerly has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.8 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall2.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,798 ft (853 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,316/sq mi
Coordinates32.5251°N, 101.7158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48115
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61-point margin. 95.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80%
D 19%

Winner: Republican by 61 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+74.0%
Graduate Degree+8.5%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,316/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.8%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants32
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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