Electra, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Tillman County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,259 Population 731/sq mi density
$64,125 Median Income $31,023 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $85,631 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
265 Violent Crime/100K 1,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,125 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Electra, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,125
15% below
$31,023 per capita
Home Value
$52,300
81% below
Zillow: $85,631
Median Rent
$761/mo
35% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
30% below
1,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Electra Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Electra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
19%
Rent
65%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Electra a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Electra residents earn a median household income of $64,125 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,023. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 177 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Electra is $52,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,631. Median rent is $761/month, with 26.9% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Electra reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,193/100K.

Education

17.6% of adults in Electra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Electra has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,259
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,125
Per Capita$31,023
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,300
Rent$761
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$85,631
Housing Units1,223
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property1,193/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,605/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Electra was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.