Ben Bolt, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,391 Population 195/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $27,761 per capita
$156,700 Home Value $136,259 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,700 home value, $942/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ben Bolt, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$27,761 per capita
Home Value
$156,700
44% below
Zillow: $136,259
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Ben Bolt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ben Bolt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
56%
Rent
81%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ben Bolt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ben Bolt residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,761. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ben Bolt is $156,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,259. Median rent is $942/month, with 33.6% 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 1985.

Education

21.2% of adults in Ben Bolt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ben Bolt has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,391
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$27,761
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,700
Rent$942
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$136,259
Housing Units819
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation195 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ben Bolt was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Alice International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.