At a Glance
Median Income
$44,417
$25,825 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
Zillow: $171,416
Median Rent
$894/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
18.6% smoking rate
How Horatio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horatio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horatio a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horatio residents earn a median household income of $44,417 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,825. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Horatio is $109,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,416. Median rent is $894/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
22.4% of adults in Horatio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horatio has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,025
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,417
Per Capita$25,825
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$758M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent$894
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$171,416
Housing Units382
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,822/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation391 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Horatio was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.