Cooper, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Delta County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,045 Population 1,401/sq mi density
$40,189 Median Income $22,946 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $123,828 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,189 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $870/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cooper, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,189
47% below
$22,946 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
70% below
Zillow: $123,828
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Cooper Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
30%
Rent
75%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cooper 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

Cooper residents earn a median household income of $40,189 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,946. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cooper is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,828. Median rent is $870/month, with 34.0% 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

10.6% of adults in Cooper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cooper has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,045
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,401/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,189
Per Capita$22,946
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$870
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$123,828
Housing Units866
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,605/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation485 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cooper was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.