Blossom, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County

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 $225,502 Zillow
$891 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
65°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, 2.0% 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

Blossom, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,397
25% below
$28,121 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
63% below
Zillow: $225,502
Median Rent
$891/mo
23% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Blossom Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
37%
Rent
77%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blossom a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blossom residents earn a median household income of $56,397 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,121. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blossom is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,502. Median rent is $891/month, with 23.8% 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

11.3% of adults in Blossom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blossom has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,425
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,397
Per Capita$28,121
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$891
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$225,502
Housing Units553
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation518 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Blossom was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.