Canadian, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hemphill County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,314 Population 1,780/sq mi density
$61,384 Median Income $28,516 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $176,221 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,384 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $886/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Canadian, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,384
18% below
$28,516 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
45% below
Zillow: $176,221
Median Rent
$886/mo
24% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Canadian Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
55%
Rent
76%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canadian a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canadian residents earn a median household income of $61,384 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,516. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canadian is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,221. Median rent is $886/month, with 15.0% 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 1978.

Education

19.4% of adults in Canadian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canadian 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 20.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,314
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,384
Per Capita$28,516
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$886
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$176,221
Housing Units1,069
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation2,430 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Canadian was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.