At a Glance
Median Income
$47,303
$26,328 per capita
Home Value
$76,400
Zillow: $95,014
Median Rent
$786/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
16.7% smoking rate
How Earth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Earth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Earth 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
Earth residents earn a median household income of $47,303 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,328. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Earth is $76,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,014. Median rent is $786/month, with 26.0% 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 1965.
Education
7.2% of adults in Earth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Earth has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population937
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,303
Per Capita$26,328
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent$786
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$95,014
Housing Units514
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation3,696 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Earth was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.