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Dime Box, TX

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Dime Box is a small town in Texas with a population of 199. Residents earn $60,417 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
199 Population 276/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $50,650 per capita
$135,700 Home Value $335,071 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,700 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,417
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population199
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$50,650
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,373M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$335,071
Housing Units112
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured23.1%
Smoking15.4%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation380 ft (116 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries1

Is Dime Box a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dime Box receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Dime Box offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dime Box is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dime Box is $135,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Dime Box enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Dime Box has a population of 199 with a density of 276 people per square mile. The median age is 59.1 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

199
Total Population
276
People / sq mi
59.1yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Dime Box vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dime Box vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dime Box is $60,417, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Dime Box vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,417
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,650
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
IRS Avg AGI$70,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)466
County GDP$1,373M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare32
Retail57
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,900
97% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dime Box is $135,700, 52% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $335,071.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,700
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$335,071

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%
Housing Units112
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,900
97% above US avg
Effective Rate5.08%
In Dime Box, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 31.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dime Box vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.6%
Cancer6.1%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Uninsured23.1%
169% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.4%
Dental Visits51.1%
Premature Death8,759/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access52.1%
Healthcare Facilities32
Dime Box has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates30.3550°N, 96.8231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48287
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.4-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.9%
D 19.5%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+97.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density276/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants41
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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