Coahoma, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Howard County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,519 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$120,938 Median Income $28,289 per capita
$260,100 Home Value $196,974 Zillow
$1,194 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,100 home value, $1,194/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Coahoma, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,938
61% above
$28,289 per capita
Home Value
$260,100
8% below
Zillow: $196,974
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
3% above
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Coahoma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
92%
Rent
103%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coahoma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coahoma residents earn a median household income of $120,938 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,289. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coahoma is $260,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,974. Median rent is $1,194/month, with 22.7% 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 1967.

Education

10.4% of adults in Coahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coahoma has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,519
Median Age15.4 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,938
Per Capita$28,289
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$10,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,100
Rent$1,194
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$196,974
Housing Units348
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,672/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation2,413 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Coahoma was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.