At a Glance
Median Income
$63,250
$26,767 per capita
Home Value
$51,000
Zillow: $66,234
Violent Crime
0/100K
161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Bison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bison residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,767. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bison is $51,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,234. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bison reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 161/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Bison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bison has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population201
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$26,767
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,000
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$66,234
Housing Units122
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property161/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,016 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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