At a Glance
Median Income
$49,125
$18,576 per capita
Home Value
$61,300
Zillow: $215,745
Median Rent
$725/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
386/100K
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
26.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
23.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cactus a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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 $215,745. 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 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 612/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,063
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born58.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$18,576
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$1,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent$725
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$215,745
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent386/100K
Property612/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes22.1%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death15,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation3,617 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute14 min
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cactus was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
58.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.