Hermleigh, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Scurry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
418 Population 46/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $22,883 per capita
$84,700 Home Value $217,447 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hermleigh, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,063
35% below
$22,883 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
70% below
Zillow: $217,447
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Hermleigh Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
30%
Rent
64%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hermleigh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hermleigh residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,883. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hermleigh is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,447. Median rent is $743/month, with 26.5% 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 1961.

Education

17.1% of adults in Hermleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hermleigh has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$22,883
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,184M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,442

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$743
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$217,447
Housing Units153
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,825/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation2,422 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hermleigh was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.