Median Income $53,125

29% lower than US avg

Home Value $63,300

78% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.7%

86% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.7%

27% higher than US avg

Unemployment 5.8%

61% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.6%

63% lower than US avg

How Estelline Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population65

Median Age40.5 yrs

Density89/mi²

Male / Female62% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 79%

Veterans51.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$53,125

Per Capita$21,791

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty4.6%

County GDP$106M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$63,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units67

Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity40.7%

Uninsured23.6%

Smoking16.3%

Depression20.9%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain22.1 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation1,836 ft (560 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.7%

High School+83.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%

Commute26 min

Broadband25.0%

Libraries1

Is Estelline a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Estelline receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Estelline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Estelline is $53,125, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Estelline is $63,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Estelline enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Estelline has a population of 65 with a density of 89 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 3.1% Black.

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

40.5yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.5%

Female 38.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Estelline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	75.5%
	4% below US avg
Spanish	24.5%
	83% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Estelline vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Estelline is $53,125, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Estelline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$53,125
	29% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,791
Avg Weekly Wage	$735
IRS Avg AGI	$50,202

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.8%
	61% above US avg
Poverty Rate	4.6%
	63% below US avg
Establishments (County)	131
County GDP	$106M

Business (County)

Restaurants	10
Healthcare	4
Retail	14

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.5 min
Drive Alone	67.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Estelline is $63,300, 78% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$63,300
	78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	96.0%
Housing Units	67
Median Year Built	1954

Property Tax

In Estelline, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.3% are current smokers. 20.9% report depression. 32.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Estelline vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.7%
	27% above US avg
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	37.0%
Asthma	9.2%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	5.6%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.3%
	16% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	32.5%
Depression	20.9%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	15.1%
Short Sleep	41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	67.7%
Uninsured	23.6%
	174% above US avg
Checkup Rate	71.1%
Dental Visits	48.4%
Premature Death	10,246/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.9/10
Exercise Access	74.9%
Healthcare Facilities	4

Estelline has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.1 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	22.1 inches
	42% below US avg
Snowfall	4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,836 ft (560 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	89/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5470°N, 100.4399°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48191

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73.4-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.3%

D 13%

Winner: Republican by 73.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	4.7%
	86% below US avg
High School+	83.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	89/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	25.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	4
Restaurants	10
Retail Stores	14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.5 min
Drive Alone	67.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.9%

Estelline, TX

How Estelline Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Estelline a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Estelline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Estelline vs U.S. Average

Income: Estelline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Estelline vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities