At a Glance
Median Income
$42,167
$26,067 per capita
Median Rent
$645/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Damar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Damar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Damar a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Damar residents earn a median household income of $42,167 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,067. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Education
34.7% of adults in Damar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damar has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,167
Per Capita$26,067
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$645
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$123,689
Housing Units124
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation2,118 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute15 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Damar was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.