At a Glance
Median Income
$22,985
$18,206 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $101,103
Median Rent
$571/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
56.1% high school+
Unemployment
21.6%
30.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
20.4% smoking rate
How Asherton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asherton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Asherton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Asherton residents earn a median household income of $22,985 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,206. The unemployment rate stands at 21.6% (500% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 317 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asherton is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,103. Median rent is $571/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
10.0% of adults in Asherton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
56.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 19.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population654
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,985
Per Capita$18,206
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty30.2%
County GDP$3,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$571
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$101,103
Housing Units390
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes22.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death14,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation532 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+56.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.9%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Asherton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.