Hart, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Castro County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
869 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $23,198 per capita
$60,400 Home Value $106,898 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,400 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hart, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$23,198 per capita
Home Value
$60,400
79% below
Zillow: $106,898
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
92% below
58.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hart Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
21%
Rent
63%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hart a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hart residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,198. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hart is $60,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,898. Median rent is $732/month, with 24.4% 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 1972.

Education

2.8% of adults in Hart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 58.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hart has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population869
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born34.8%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$23,198
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$1,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,400
Rent$732
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$106,898
Housing Units385
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation3,672 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+58.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hart was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
34.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.