Crosbyton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crosby County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,718 Population 814/sq mi density
$39,000 Median Income $34,423 per capita
$58,900 Home Value $72,993 Zillow
$512 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
776 Violent Crime/100K 988 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,900 home value, $512/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
776 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
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: $72,993
Median Rent
$512/mo
56% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
776/100K
104% above
988/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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
142%
Crime
204%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crosbyton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 5.1% (42% above 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 $72,993. 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 776 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 988/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,718
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density814/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,000
Per Capita$34,423
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,900
Rent$512
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$72,993
Housing Units736
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent776/100K
Property988/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
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.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.