At a Glance
Median Income
$32,813
$12,938 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
Zillow: $135,547
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
42.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
34.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
16.0% smoking rate
How Causey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Causey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Causey a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Causey residents earn a median household income of $32,813 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,938. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 240 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Causey is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,547. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
8.3% of adults in Causey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
42.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Causey has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born36.1%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,813
Per Capita$12,938
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty34.4%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$135,547
Housing Units50
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,523/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation4,050 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+42.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute43 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Causey was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
36.1% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.