At a Glance
Violent Crime
94/100K
1,701/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Flat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flat a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Flat reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,701/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flat has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,342
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,244M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$253,605
Housing Units136
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property1,701/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation845 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Flat was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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