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Asherton, TX

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Asherton is a small town in Texas with a population of 654. Residents earn $22,985 per year, which is 69% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
654 Population 798/sq mi density
$22,985 Median Income $18,206 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $90,949 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$22,985 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $571/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,985
69% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,300
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $571
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.3%
47% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.2%
144% higher than US avg

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

People

Population654
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 38%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,985
Per Capita$18,206
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty30.2%
County GDP$3,641M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$571
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$90,949
Housing Units390
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Uninsured47.9%
Smoking20.4%
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease8.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation532 ft (162 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+56.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.9%
Libraries1

Is Asherton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Asherton receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Asherton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Asherton is $22,985, 69% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 30.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Asherton is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 56.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Asherton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 324 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Asherton has a population of 654 with a density of 798 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (37.6%).

Population

654
Total Population
798
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.8%
Female 62.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Asherton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only9.0%
89% below US avg
Spanish91.0%
579% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Asherton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Asherton is $22,985, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Asherton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,985
69% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,206
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424
IRS Avg AGI$53,267

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate30.2%
144% above US avg
Establishments (County)317
County GDP$3,641M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare26
Retail31
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Asherton is $83,300, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $571 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $90,949.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,300
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$90,949

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$571
51% below US avg
Rent Burden32.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.9%
Housing Units390
Median Year Built1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Rate7.58%
In Asherton, 47.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 47.9% of residents lack health insurance. 20.4% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 51.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.3%
47% above US avg
Diabetes22.1%
Heart Disease8.6%
High Blood Pressure39.2%
Asthma9.6%
COPD8.5%
Cancer4.1%
Stroke4.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.4%
46% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.2%
Physical Inactivity51.1%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress22.0%
Short Sleep43.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.0%
Uninsured47.9%
457% above US avg
Checkup Rate69.9%
Dental Visits32.3%
Premature Death14,362/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment2.4/10
Exercise Access80.8%
Healthcare Facilities26
Asherton has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.6 inches. The area enjoys 324 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density798/sq mi
Coordinates28.4461°N, 99.7603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.3-point margin. 57.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.2%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 3.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+56.1%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density798/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.9%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants25
Retail Stores31

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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