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Blackwell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nolan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
233 Population 395/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $43,325 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $135,709 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackwell, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$43,325 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
72% below
Zillow: $135,709
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
20% above
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
328 sunny days/yr

How Blackwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
28%
Rent
62%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackwell 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

Blackwell residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,325. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackwell is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,709. Median rent is $717/month, with 9.0% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Blackwell reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.

Education

40.3% of adults in Blackwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blackwell has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population233
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$43,325
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,201M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$717
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$135,709
Housing Units123
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property1,118/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,043/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,106 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute39 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Blackwell was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.