At a Glance
Median Income
$63,929
$36,217 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
Zillow: $169,442
Median Rent
$637/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
3,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Evadale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evadale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evadale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Evadale residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,217. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evadale is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,442. Median rent is $637/month, with 9.0% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Evadale reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,131/100K.
Education
2.8% of adults in Evadale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evadale has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population974
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$36,217
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$637
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$169,442
Housing Units470
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property3,131/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation41 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Evadale was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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