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Gorman, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County
Gorman, TX
At a Glance
How Gorman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gorman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gorman a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gorman residents earn a median household income of $21,607 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,909. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 530 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorman is $71,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,357. Median rent is $484/month, with 32.4% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Gorman reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,207/100K. The murder rate is 95.6/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Gorman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorman has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.