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Cactus, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallam County County
Cactus, TX
At a Glance
How Cactus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cactus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cactus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cactus residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,576. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 408 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cactus is $61,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,222. Median rent is $725/month, with 23.1% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Cactus reports 501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,252/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
1.3% of adults in Cactus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 26.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cactus has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.