At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$30,866 per capita
Median Rent
$2,100/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.8% smoking rate
How Cool Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cool's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cool a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cool residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,866. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Education
23.1% of adults in Cool hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cool 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 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$30,866
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$2,100
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$417,578
Housing Units74
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation930 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cool was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.