At a Glance
Median Income
$61,705
$21,362 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
Zillow: $208,059
Median Rent
$665/mo
11.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
18.5% smoking rate
How Chireno Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chireno's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chireno a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chireno residents earn a median household income of $61,705 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,362. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 155 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chireno is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,059. Median rent is $665/month, with 11.5% 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 1981.
Education
16.1% of adults in Chireno hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chireno has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population611
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,705
Per Capita$21,362
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$665
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$208,059
Housing Units240
Rent Burden11.5%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,177/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation271 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Chireno was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
182 declared natural disasters on record.