Texas
Falfurrias is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,443. Residents earn $38,696 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Falfurrias receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Falfurrias has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Falfurrias is $38,696, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 33.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Falfurrias is $78,500, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Falfurrias is below the national average at 341 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,387 per 100,000, 22% above the national average.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Falfurrias has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 22.1% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 77.9% |
| 481% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,696 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,983 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $37,129 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.6% |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $312M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $78,500 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $69,022 |
| Census Median Rent | $491 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.5% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.0% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 15,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 341.0/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Murder | 20.1/100K |
| 218% above US avg | |
| Rape | 80.2/100K |
| Robbery | 60.2/100K |
| Assault | 180.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,387.2/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 782.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,604.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 40.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.4 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2244°N, 98.1452°W |
| County FIPS | 48047 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,554/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |