Higgins, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lipscomb County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
499 Population 450/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $23,577 per capita
$93,600 Home Value $104,719 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Higgins, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$23,577 per capita
Home Value
$93,600
67% below
Zillow: $104,719
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
20.7%
475% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Higgins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
33%
Rent
62%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
575%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Higgins 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

Higgins residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,577. The unemployment rate stands at 20.7% (475% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Higgins is $93,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,719. Median rent is $725/month, with 44.0% 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

16.6% of adults in Higgins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Higgins has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population499
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$23,577
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,600
Rent$725
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$104,719
Housing Units231
Rent Burden44.0%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation2,548 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Higgins was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.