Ackerly, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dawson County County

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 $109,682 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ackerly, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,786
11% below
$22,918 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
75% below
Zillow: $109,682
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Ackerly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ackerly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ackerly a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ackerly residents earn a median household income of $66,786 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,918. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ackerly is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,682. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

16.9% of adults in Ackerly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 15.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population408
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,316/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born24.8%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,786
Per Capita$22,918
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,524M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$109,682
Housing Units131
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation2,798 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ackerly was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
24.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.