Hereford, TX

Hereford, TX

At a Glance

How Hereford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Hereford a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Hereford residents earn a median household income of $51,799 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,911. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hereford is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,235. Median rent is $934/month, with 22.8% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Hereford reports 550 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,104/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Hereford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hereford has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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