At a Glance
Median Income
$46,863
$24,033 per capita
Home Value
$125,300
Zillow: $170,324
Median Rent
$523/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gordo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gordo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gordo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gordo residents earn a median household income of $46,863 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,033. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gordo is $125,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,324. Median rent is $523/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Gordo reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,636/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Gordo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gordo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,435
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,863
Per Capita$24,033
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,300
Rent$523
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$170,324
Housing Units728
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,636/100K
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation290 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gordo was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
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