Texas
Bovina is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,490. Residents earn $42,833 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bovina receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bovina has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bovina is $42,833, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bovina is $111,900, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $876 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Bovina is below the national average at 279 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 559 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 58.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bovina enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 19.5% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 80.5% |
| 501% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,833 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,525 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,101 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,597 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 353 |
| County GDP | $1,416M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,929 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.40% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $111,900 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $876 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,929 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.40% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.3% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,397/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Total Violent | 279.5/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 279.5/100K |
| Total Property | 559.0/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 279.5/100K |
| Theft | 223.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 55.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,064 ft (1,239 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5157°N, 102.8847°W |
| County FIPS | 48369 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 58.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |