Amargosa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 159/sq mi density
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Amargosa, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
49.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Amargosa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amargosa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Amargosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 49.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amargosa has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population213
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female96% / 4%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,079
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership8.3%
Zillow$136,259
Housing Units171
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation299 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+49.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband8.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Amargosa was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Alice International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
51.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.