At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$30,150 per capita
Median Rent
$808/mo
15.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
1,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Cranfills Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cranfills Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cranfills Gap a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cranfills Gap residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,150. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cranfills Gap reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,191/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Cranfills Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cranfills Gap has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$30,150
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$808
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$332,342
Housing Units131
Rent Burden15.8%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property1,191/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,123 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute47 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cranfills Gap was built in 1962.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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