At a Glance
Median Income
$124,145
$32,859 per capita
Home Value
$372,400
Zillow: $117,400
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20.6% smoking rate
How Echo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Echo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Echo a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Echo residents earn a median household income of $124,145 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,859. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Echo is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,400. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
0.0% of adults in Echo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Echo has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$124,145
Per Capita$32,859
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,400
Rent
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$117,400
Housing Units121
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation63 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Echo was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.