At a Glance
Median Income
$49,000
$25,726 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $150,288
Median Rent
$870/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
15.6% smoking rate
How Beckville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beckville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beckville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beckville residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,726. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 559 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beckville is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,288. Median rent is $870/month, with 37.2% 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 1978.
Education
7.6% of adults in Beckville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beckville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population776
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,000
Per Capita$25,726
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,361M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$870
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$150,288
Housing Units311
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation337 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Beckville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.