De Kalb, TX

De Kalb, TX

At a Glance

How De Kalb Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is De Kalb a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

De Kalb residents earn a median household income of $45,577 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,140. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in De Kalb is $99,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,736. Median rent is $775/month, with 25.1% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

De Kalb reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 139/100K.

Education

13.0% of adults in De Kalb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

De Kalb has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

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