At a Glance
Median Income
$55,326
$24,739 per capita
Home Value
$82,400
Zillow: $186,121
Median Rent
$704/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.6% smoking rate
How Diboll Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Diboll's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Diboll a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Diboll residents earn a median household income of $55,326 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,739. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,952 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Diboll is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,121. Median rent is $704/month, with 19.8% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Diboll reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 764/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Diboll hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Diboll has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,531
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,326
Per Capita$24,739
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$4,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent$704
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$186,121
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent371/100K
Property764/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation226 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Diboll was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.