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Crosbyton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crosby County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,718 Population 814/sq mi density
$39,000 Median Income $34,423 per capita
$58,900 Home Value $75,365 Zillow
$512 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,295 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,900 home value, $512/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crosbyton, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,000
48% below
$34,423 per capita
Home Value
$58,900
79% below
Zillow: $75,365
Median Rent
$512/mo
56% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
54% below
1,295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
328 sunny days/yr

How Crosbyton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
21%
Rent
44%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crosbyton 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

Crosbyton residents earn a median household income of $39,000 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,423. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crosbyton is $58,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,365. Median rent is $512/month, with 30.1% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Crosbyton reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,295/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Crosbyton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crosbyton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,718
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density814/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,000
Per Capita$34,423
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,900
Rent$512
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$75,365
Housing Units736
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent177/100K
Property1,295/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary177/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,653/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,008 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crosbyton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.