Buchanan Dam, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Burnet County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,359 Population 175/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $48,311 per capita
$267,100 Home Value $348,712 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$267,100 home value, $917/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Buchanan Dam, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$48,311 per capita
Home Value
$267,100
5% below
Zillow: $348,712
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Buchanan Dam Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
95%
Rent
79%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buchanan Dam a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buchanan Dam residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,311. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,697 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buchanan Dam is $267,100 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,712. Median rent is $917/month, with 41.3% 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

25.0% of adults in Buchanan Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buchanan Dam has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,359
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans20.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$48,311
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$2,728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A
Home Value$267,100
Rent$917
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$348,712
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,061 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Buchanan Dam was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.