Texas
Hale Center is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,705. Residents earn $49,083 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hale Center receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hale Center has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hale Center is $49,083, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hale Center is $85,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $657 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 502 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,687 per 100,000, near the national average.
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 59.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Hale Center enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches, including 7.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 55.4% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.6% |
| 233% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,083 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,436 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,593 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 854 |
| County GDP | $1,766M |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,482 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.43% |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $85,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,226 |
| Census Median Rent | $657 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,482 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.43% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.0% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,327/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Total Violent | 501.6/100K |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 501.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,687.2/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 775.2/100K |
| Theft | 775.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 136.8/100K |
| Arson | 45.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.4 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,426 ft (1,044 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0661°N, 101.8463°W |
| County FIPS | 48189 |
Winner: Republican by 58 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.7% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 59.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,184/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |