At a Glance
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $378,100
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
44.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Damon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Damon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Damon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Damon is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,100. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
0.0% of adults in Damon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
44.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damon has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,706
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
Home Value$90,700
Rent
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$378,100
Housing Units84
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation105 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Damon was built in 1986.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.