At a Glance
Median Income
$58,529
$26,996 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
Zillow: $273,318
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.8% smoking rate
How El Paso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Paso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Paso a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Paso residents earn a median household income of $58,529 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,996. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,252 business establishments, including 274 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Paso is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,318. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
30.5% of adults in El Paso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Paso has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,529
Per Capita$26,996
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,737M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$273,318
Housing Units354
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation275 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in El Paso was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 274 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.