Elsa, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
5,688 Population
$55,519 Median Income
$90,600 Home Value
$676 Median Rent
75°F Avg Temperature
1,408 Violent Crime / 100K
31.2 yrs Median Age
12.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population5,688
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density2,722/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 35.7%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$55,519
Per Capita Income$24,698
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty Rate11.7%
County GDP$684M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$90,600
Zillow Value$136,893
Median Rent$676
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.3%
Depression19.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime1,408/100K
Property Crime4,516/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Jan / Jul60° / 86°
Rain25 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)N/A

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Work From Home6.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Elsa Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,519
Home Value$90,600
Median Rent$676
Poverty Rate11.7%
Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
Unemployment0.2%
Violent Crime1,407.6 /100K
Avg Temperature74.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,688
Population Density2,722 per sq mi
Median Age31.2 years
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35.7% Other 64.3%
White35.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races64.3%

Language

English Only12.4%
Spanish Speakers87.6%
English 12.4% Spanish 87.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.8%
Health Insurance80.4%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,519
Per Capita Income$24,698
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$861
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$41,143

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.2%
Poverty Rate11.7%
Total Establishments (County)318
County GDP$684M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation26
Healthcare Facilities33
Retail Stores36
Total Establishments318

Industry Mix

Restaurants 26 Healthcare 33 Retail 36

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$41,143
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,378

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.6 min
Work From Home6.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

68% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$90,600
Zillow Home Value Index$136,893

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$242,500
Price Per Sq Ft$70
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio92.7%
Price Drops37.5%
Active Inventory16

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Rental Costs

42% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$676

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,378
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.83%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma8.4%
COPD4.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity34.3%
Depression19.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.4%
Regular Checkup72.6%
Premature Death Rate11,567 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index3.6 / 10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)33
Restaurants (County)26

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime1,407.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape29.3 /100K
Robbery29.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault1,349.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,516.1 /100K
Burglary1,026.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,489.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson58.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

60°F Jan 86°F Jul
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Average74.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation24.6 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation67 ft (20 m)
Land Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density2,722 per sq mi
Latitude26.2978°
Longitude-97.9936°
County FIPS48489

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.3%
D 48.1%

Republican +3.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
High School+85.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density2,722 per sq mi
Land Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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