Median Income
$63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$46,500
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.7%
6% lower than US avg
How Horace Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population77
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans60.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,865
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$281M
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation3,641 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute32 min
Broadband34.0%
Libraries1
Is Horace a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Horace receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Horace offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Horace is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Horace is $46,500, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Horace experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Horace has a population of 77 with a density of 308 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).
Population
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
The median household income in Horace is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,865 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,798 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 76 |
| County GDP | $281M |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 48.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Horace is $46,500, 84% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $46,500 |
| 84% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Horace, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Horace vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 64.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,083/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
Crime Rates: Horace vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Horace has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 18.4 inches |
| 51% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 21.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,641 ft (1,110 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4768°N, 101.7905°W |
| County FIPS | 20071 |