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East Mountain, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

East Mountain is a small town in Texas with a population of 921. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
921 Population 434/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $29,314 per capita
$176,800 Home Value
$1,185 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 998 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $1,185/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K (2% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,800
37% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 374/100K
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,185
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population921
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$29,314
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$10,511M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,800
Rent$1,185
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units398
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent374/100K
Property998/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault249/100K
Burglary499/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Uninsured14.3%
Smoking15.2%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation401 ft (122 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.8%
Libraries5

Is East Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Mountain receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. East Mountain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Mountain is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Mountain is $176,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,185 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in East Mountain is below the national average at 374 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 998 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.

Education

16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

East Mountain enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°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 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

East Mountain has a population of 921 with a density of 434 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 4.2% Black.

Population

921
Total Population
434
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%

Race & Ethnicity

East Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

East Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Mountain is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: East Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,314
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$72,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,316
County GDP$10,511M

Business (County)

Restaurants380
Healthcare461
Retail653
Manufacturing170

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,591
88% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in East Mountain is $176,800, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,185 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,800
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,185
2% above US avg
Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.2%
Housing Units398
Median Year Built1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,591
88% above US avg
Effective Rate3.73%
In East Mountain, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.5%
Uninsured14.3%
66% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.4%
Dental Visits55.5%
Premature Death12,456/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access86.0%
Healthcare Facilities461
East Mountain has a violent crime rate of 374 per 100,000 residents, 2% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 998 per 100,000 (49% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: East Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent374.1/100K
2% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery124.7/100K
Assault249.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property997.5/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary498.8/100K
Theft498.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
East Mountain has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.8 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.8 inches
39% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation401 ft (122 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates32.5858°N, 94.8580°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48183
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.3-point margin. 93.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.7%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.8%
50% below US avg
High School+78.7%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density434/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities461
Restaurants380
Retail Stores653

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

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