Texas
Flatonia is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,741. Residents earn $66,344 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Flatonia receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Flatonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Flatonia is $66,344, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Flatonia is $176,700, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Flatonia is below the national average at 359 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,005 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Flatonia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 47.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 52.5% |
| 292% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,344 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,214 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,835 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 550 |
| County GDP | $3,676M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,493 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $176,700 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $441,821 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,493 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Total Violent | 358.9/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 71.8/100K |
| Assault | 287.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,005.0/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 358.9/100K |
| Theft | 502.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 143.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,055/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6897°N, 97.1052°W |
| County FIPS | 48177 |
Winner: Republican by 54.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,055/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |