Median Income
$60,385
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$204,200
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$945
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
12% lower than US avg
How Echo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population463
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,385
Per Capita$33,232
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,101M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$945
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$273,590
Health
Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation642 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+87.7%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Libraries4
Is Echo a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Echo receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Echo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Echo is $60,385, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Echo is $204,200, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Echo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Echo has a population of 463 with a density of 558 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.3%), with 1.5% Hispanic.
Population
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
The median household income in Echo is $60,385, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,385 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,232 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,624 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
| County GDP | $2,101M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,828 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.38% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Echo is $204,200, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $945 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $273,590.
Home Values
| Census Median | $204,200 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,590 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $945 |
| 19% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,828 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.38% |
In Echo, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Echo vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,669/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
Crime Rates: Echo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
Safety Score
Echo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 8.6 inches |
| 77% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7431°N, 119.1918°W |
| County FIPS | 41049 |