At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$35,327 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $251,909
Median Rent
$833/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.7% smoking rate
How Axtell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Axtell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Axtell 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
Axtell residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Axtell is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,909. Median rent is $833/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
23.5% of adults in Axtell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Axtell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population466
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$35,327
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$667M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$833
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$251,909
Housing Units158
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,114/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,349 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Axtell was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.