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Devers, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Devers is a small town in Texas with a population of 372. Residents earn $72,344 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
372 Population 200/sq mi density
$72,344 Median Income $34,456 per capita
$118,300 Home Value $248,911 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$72,344 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,344
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,300
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Devers Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population372
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 48%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,344
Per Capita$34,456
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$3,305M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$248,911
Housing Units148
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Uninsured22.7%
Smoking20.2%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain62.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.6%
Libraries4

Is Devers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Devers receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Devers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Devers is $72,344, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Devers is $118,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Devers enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Devers has a population of 372 with a density of 200 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (48.1%), with 17.5% Black.

Population

372
Total Population
200
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Devers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.6%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.4%
30% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Devers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Devers is $72,344, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Devers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,344
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,456
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
IRS Avg AGI$60,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,298
County GDP$3,305M

Business (County)

Restaurants121
Healthcare109
Retail205
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,039
73% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone97.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Devers is $118,300, 58% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,911.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,300
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$248,911

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$160
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.2%
Housing Units148
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,039
73% above US avg
Effective Rate5.10%
In Devers, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% of residents lack health insurance. 20.2% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 35.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Devers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD9.1%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity35.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress21.6%
Physical Distress17.1%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.9%
Uninsured22.7%
164% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,649
Dentists1:3,517
Mental Health1:3,384
Checkup Rate71.1%
Dental Visits45.5%
Premature Death11,242/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access46.1%
Healthcare Facilities109
Devers has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 62.8 inches. The area enjoys 313 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall62.8 inches
65% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates30.0287°N, 94.5860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48291
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.6-point margin. 98.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.6%
D 19%

Winner: Republican by 61.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+75.0%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density200/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.6%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities109
Restaurants121
Retail Stores205

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone97.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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