At a Glance
Median Income
$23,750
$33,963 per capita
Home Value
$32,500
Zillow: $71,230
Violent Crime
143/100K
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alexander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alexander a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alexander residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,963. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alexander is $32,500 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,230. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Alexander reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 906/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Alexander hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alexander has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$33,963
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$32,500
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$71,230
Housing Units44
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property906/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death17,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,076 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute47 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Alexander was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.