Brackettville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kinney County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,471 Population 464/sq mi density
$31,341 Median Income $20,761 per capita
$57,100 Home Value $122,434 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$31,341 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,100 home value, $746/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brackettville, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,341
58% below
$20,761 per capita
Home Value
$57,100
80% below
Zillow: $122,434
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Brackettville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
20%
Rent
64%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brackettville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brackettville residents earn a median household income of $31,341 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,761. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brackettville is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,434. Median rent is $746/month, with 29.1% 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 1976.

Education

12.8% of adults in Brackettville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brackettville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,471
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,341
Per Capita$20,761
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$746
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$122,434
Housing Units556
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,136 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband56.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Brackettville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.