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Evant, TX

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Evant is a small town in Texas with a population of 559. Residents earn $41,583 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
559 Population 916/sq mi density
$41,583 Median Income $28,915 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $334,406 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,583 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $756/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,583
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,300
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $756
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population559
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,583
Per Capita$28,915
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$386M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$756
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$334,406
Housing Units223
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured16.2%
Smoking14.1%
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.4%
Libraries1

Is Evant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Evant receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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 a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Evant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Evant is $41,583, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Evant is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Evant enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Evant has a population of 559 with a density of 916 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.6%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

559
Total Population
916
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Evant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.5%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.5%
38% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Evant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Evant is $41,583, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Evant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,583
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,915
Avg Weekly Wage$928
IRS Avg AGI$101,917

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)276
County GDP$386M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare24
Retail52
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,914
98% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.7 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Evant is $83,300, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $756 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $334,406.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,300
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$334,406

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$58
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio88.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$756
35% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.1%
Housing Units223
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,914
98% above US avg
Effective Rate8.30%
In Evant, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 24.4% report depression. 26.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.2%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.2%
Uninsured16.2%
88% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,029
Dentists1:1,660
Mental Health1:958
Checkup Rate72.7%
Dental Visits56.2%
Premature Death11,511/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access37.4%
Healthcare Facilities24
Evant has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.6 inches. The area enjoys 303 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches
17% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates31.4762°N, 98.1502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48193
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 71.3-point margin. 85.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.3%
D 14%

Winner: Republican by 71.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density916/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants26
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.7 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

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