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Douglassville, TX

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Douglassville is a small town in Texas with a population of 365. Residents earn $31,806 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
365 Population 58/sq mi density
$31,806 Median Income $20,019 per capita
$109,700 Home Value
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,806 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,700 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,806
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,700
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.0%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.0%
190% higher than US avg

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

People

Population365
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,806
Per Capita$20,019
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.0%
County GDP$1,478M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units145
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Uninsured16.2%
Smoking22.2%
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.8%
Libraries3

Is Douglassville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Douglassville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Douglassville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Douglassville is $31,806, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 36.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Douglassville is $109,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Douglassville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Douglassville has a population of 365 with a density of 58 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.7%), with 15.1% Black.

Population

365
Total Population
58
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Douglassville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Douglassville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Douglassville is $31,806, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Douglassville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,806
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,019
Avg Weekly Wage$923
IRS Avg AGI$57,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate36.0%
190% above US avg
Establishments (County)568
County GDP$1,478M

Business (County)

Restaurants64
Healthcare44
Retail74
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Drive Alone72.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Douglassville is $109,700, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,700
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.9%
Housing Units145
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Effective Rate3.88%
In Douglassville, 42.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.2% of residents lack health insurance. 22.2% are current smokers. 28.5% report depression. 33.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.0%
31% above US avg
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Asthma12.7%
COPD10.3%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.2%
59% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity33.0%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress23.9%
Physical Distress17.5%
Short Sleep42.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Uninsured16.2%
88% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,760
Dentists1:3,171
Mental Health1:2,866
Checkup Rate73.1%
Dental Visits50.8%
Premature Death14,420/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access36.1%
Healthcare Facilities44
Douglassville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.3 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches
32% above US avg
Snowfall0.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates33.1916°N, 94.3519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65.7-point margin. 75.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.7%
D 17%

Winner: Republican by 65.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+75.5%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density58/sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants64
Retail Stores74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Drive Alone72.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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