At a Glance
Median Income
$48,355
$26,773 per capita
Median Rent
$534/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
21.0% smoking rate
How Dripping Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dripping Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dripping Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dripping Springs residents earn a median household income of $48,355 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,773. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Education
8.1% of adults in Dripping Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dripping Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population277
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,355
Per Capita$26,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$534
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$170,443
Housing Units97
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation2,241 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute60 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dripping Springs was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.