At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$60,297 per capita
Median Rent
$736/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
2,252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Caney City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caney City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caney City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caney City residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,297. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Caney City reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,252/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Caney City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caney City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$60,297
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$736
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$151,305
Housing Units178
Rent Burden13.6%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property2,252/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation344 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute37 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Caney City was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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