Texas · Metropolitan Area
Blue Mound is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,372. Residents earn $64,665 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blue Mound receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Blue Mound offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blue Mound is $64,665, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Blue Mound is $184,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,429 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Blue Mound is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 685 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Blue Mound enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 59.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.6% |
| 203% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,665 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,140 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,104 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 50,573 |
| County GDP | $178,003M |
| Restaurants | 4,656 |
| Healthcare | 5,993 |
| Retail | 6,287 |
| Manufacturing | 1,588 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,373 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.63% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $184,100 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $215,269 |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $109 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,429 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,373 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.63% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,833/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,993 |
| Total Violent | 40.3/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 40.3/100K |
| Total Property | 685.5/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 121.0/100K |
| Theft | 362.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 201.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 202 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8543°N, 97.3384°W |
| County FIPS | 48439 |
Winner: Republican by 5.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,651/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 47 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,993 |
| Restaurants | 4,656 |
| Retail Stores | 6,287 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 202 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |