Beckville, TX — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $49,000

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $110,200

61% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.6%

77% lower than US avg

Median Rent $870

25% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.0%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.6%

2% higher than US avg

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

People

Population776

Median Age27.8 yrs

Density636/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 55%

Veterans16.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$49,000

Per Capita$25,726

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty12.6%

County GDP$2,361M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$110,200

Rent$870

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$148,071

Housing Units311

Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity39.0%

Uninsured14.1%

Smoking15.6%

Depression24.0%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain52.3 in/yr

Sunny Days304/yr

Elevation337 ft (103 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.6%

High School+77.6%

Graduate+0.7%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%

Commute23 min

Broadband91.3%

Libraries1

Is Beckville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beckville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beckville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beckville is $49,000, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beckville is $110,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Beckville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Beckville has a population of 776 with a density of 636 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 27.8 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (55%), with 7.1% Hispanic, 16.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85% of residents, while 15% speak Spanish. 16.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 20.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 73.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

776

Total Population

636

People / sq mi

27.8yrs

Median Age

29% below US avg

1.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Beckville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	85.0%
	8% above US avg
Spanish	15.0%
	12% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Beckville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beckville is $49,000, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,726 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,142, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 559 business establishments, including 39 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Beckville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$49,000
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,726
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,142
IRS Avg AGI	$72,754

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	12.6%
	2% above US avg
Establishments (County)	559
County GDP	$2,361M

Business (County)

Restaurants	39
Healthcare	33
Retail	66
Manufacturing	14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,259
	22% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.8 min
Drive Alone	68.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Beckville is $110,200, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,071, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 311 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $4,259 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 37.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$110,200
	61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$148,071

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$870
	25% below US avg
Rent Burden	37.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	57.9%
Housing Units	311
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,259
	22% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.86%

In Beckville, 39.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 35.4% have high blood pressure. 15.6% are current smokers. 17.8% report binge drinking. 27.7% are physically inactive. 24.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.5% experience frequent mental distress. 14.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,535. The dentist ratio is 1:3,779. 43.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.9 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.0%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	35.4%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	6.4%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.6%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	27.7%
Depression	24.0%
Mental Distress	19.5%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	42.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	73.0%
Uninsured	14.1%
	64% above US avg
Primary Care	1:4,535
Dentists	1:3,779
Mental Health	1:3,806
Checkup Rate	74.2%
Dental Visits	53.8%
Premature Death	13,705/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.9/10
Exercise Access	43.6%
Healthcare Facilities	33

Beckville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 337 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	52.3 inches
	38% above US avg
Snowfall	0.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	337 ft (103 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	636/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2436°N, 94.4561°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Panola County County
County FIPS	48365

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
March	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	4.0 in
October	65°F (19°C)	4.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
December	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in

Beckville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F — from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.6").

Beckville is located in Panola County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 77.6% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 83.1% of the vote, a 66.4-point margin. 91.3% of households have broadband internet access. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 33 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 68.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.1%

D 16.7%

Winner: Republican by 66.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.6%
	77% below US avg
High School+	77.6%
Graduate Degree+	0.7%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	636/sq mi
Total Area	1.2 sq mi
County	Panola County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	91.3%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	33
Restaurants	39
Retail Stores	66

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.8 min
Drive Alone	68.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Beckville

What is the population of Beckville?

Beckville has a population of 776 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 636 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Beckville expensive to live in?

Beckville has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $49,000, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Beckville?

Beckville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Beckville?

The job market in Beckville is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,142. There are 559 business establishments in the area, including 39 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 13.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Beckville?

The median home value in Beckville is $110,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,071. For renters, the median monthly rent is $870. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $4,259.

How are the schools in Beckville?

Schools in Beckville score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 7.6% of adults in Beckville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.6% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Beckville?

The obesity rate in Beckville is 39.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.6% of adults are smokers. 27.7% are physically inactive. 24.0% of residents report depression. 14.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 43.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,535.

What is transportation like in Beckville?

The average commute in Beckville is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Beckville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Beckville is 55% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino. 85% of residents speak only English at home, while 15% speak Spanish. 16.0% of the population are military veterans. 20.2% of residents have a disability. 73.0% have health insurance coverage.

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