Blossom, TX

Texas

Blossom is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,425. Residents earn $56,397 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,425 Population 559/sq mi density
$56,397 Median Income $28,121 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $212,670 Zillow
$891 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,397 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $891/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,397
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,000
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $891
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,425
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,397
Per Capita$28,121
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,585M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$891
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$212,670

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation518 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+86.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Libraries1

Is Blossom a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blossom receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Blossom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blossom is $56,397, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blossom is $104,000, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Blossom enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Blossom has a population of 1,425 with a density of 559 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.4%), with 5.1% Hispanic, 4.1% Black.

Population

1,425
Total Population
559
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Blossom vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blossom vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blossom is $56,397, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Blossom vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,397
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,121
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$64,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,354
County GDP$3,585M

Business (County)

Restaurants114
Healthcare183
Retail212
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,710
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Blossom is $104,000, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $891 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,670.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,000
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$212,670
Median List Price$148,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$148,900
$/Sq Ft$103
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.3%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$891
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,710
35% above US avg
Effective Rate4.53%
In Blossom, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.2%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death12,236/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities183

Crime Rates: Blossom vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Blossom has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.4 inches
30% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates33.6633°N, 95.3837°W
County FIPS48277
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 19.2%

Winner: Republican by 61.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+86.9%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density559/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities183
Restaurants114
Retail Stores212

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home1.6%

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