Farwell, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
1,359 Population
$56,932 Median Income
$129,800 Home Value
$1,153 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
153 Violent Crime / 100K
32.2 yrs Median Age
19.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.6
Education

People

Population1,359
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 90.6%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$56,932
Per Capita Income$26,795
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate12.4%
County GDP$4,317M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$129,800
Zillow Value$183,283
Median Rent$1,153
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Depression23.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime153/100K
Property Crime1,527/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft76.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul39° / 79°
Rain20 in/yr
Snow13 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Work From Home5.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Farwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$56,932
Home Value$129,800
Median Rent$1,153
Poverty Rate12.4%
Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
Unemployment0.0%
Violent Crime152.7 /100K
Avg Temperature58.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,359
Population Density1,657 per sq mi
Median Age32.2 years
Male41.4%
Female58.6%
Male 41.4%
Female 58.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.6% Black 0.3% Hispanic 1.1% Other 8%
White90.6%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.0%

Language

English Only63.1%
Spanish Speakers36.9%
English 63.1% Spanish 36.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.6%
Health Insurance86.2%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$56,932
Per Capita Income$26,795
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$899
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$52,444

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate12.4%
Total Establishments (County)1,362
County GDP$4,317M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation98
Healthcare Facilities124
Retail Stores176
Manufacturing32
Total Establishments1,362

Industry Mix

Restaurants 98 Healthcare 124 Retail 176 Manufacturing 32

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$52,444
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,463

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.9 min
Work From Home5.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

54% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$129,800
Zillow Home Value Index$183,283

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Rental Costs

Near national avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,153

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)$2,463
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.90%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma10.1%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity33.5%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.2%
Regular Checkup71.4%
Premature Death Rate12,340 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access71.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)124
Restaurants (County)98

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime152.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault152.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,526.7 /100K
Burglary458.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft992.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft76.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

39°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation20.1 in
Annual Snowfall13.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation4,141 ft (1,262 m)
Land Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,657 per sq mi
Latitude34.3856°
Longitude-103.0373°
County FIPS35009

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.4%
D 27.8%

Republican +42.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
High School+85.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density1,657 per sq mi
Land Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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