At a Glance
Median Income
$36,638
$13,668 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $133,970
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
13.0% smoking rate
How Driscoll Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Driscoll's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Driscoll a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Driscoll residents earn a median household income of $36,638 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,668. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Driscoll is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,970. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 31.9% 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 1991.
Education
3.7% of adults in Driscoll hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Driscoll has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population694
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density598/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,638
Per Capita$13,668
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$1,073
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$133,970
Housing Units261
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation60 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Driscoll was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.