At a Glance
Median Income
$66,344
$27,214 per capita
Home Value
$176,700
Zillow: $446,980
Median Rent
$683/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
361/100K
649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.4% smoking rate
How Flatonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flatonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flatonia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flatonia residents earn a median household income of $66,344 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,214. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flatonia is $176,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,980. Median rent is $683/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Flatonia reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 649/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Flatonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flatonia has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,741
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,055/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,344
Per Capita$27,214
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,700
Rent$683
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$446,980
Housing Units651
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property649/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Flatonia was founded in 1874.
The median home in Flatonia was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.