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El Campo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wharton County County
El Campo, TX
At a Glance
How El Campo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Campo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is El Campo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
El Campo residents earn a median household income of $67,356 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,981. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,154 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Campo is $183,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,733. Median rent is $973/month, with 27.5% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
El Campo reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,988/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in El Campo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Campo has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.