At a Glance
Median Income
$66,125
$27,203 per capita
Home Value
$97,300
Zillow: $167,541
Median Rent
$621/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.9% smoking rate
How Eldorado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldorado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldorado a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldorado residents earn a median household income of $66,125 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,203. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldorado is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,541. Median rent is $621/month, with 13.4% 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 1972.
Education
17.9% of adults in Eldorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldorado has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,793
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,290/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,125
Per Capita$27,203
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$189M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,300
Rent$621
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$167,541
Housing Units942
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain21.9 in/yr
Elevation2,437 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Eldorado was founded in 1895.
The median home in Eldorado was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.