At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$32,060 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $491,973
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
38.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
13.9% smoking rate
How Horseshoe Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horseshoe Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horseshoe Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horseshoe Bend residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,060. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,700 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Horseshoe Bend is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,973. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
21.0% of adults in Horseshoe Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horseshoe Bend has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population709
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$32,060
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty38.0%
County GDP$3,550M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$491,973
Housing Units642
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute41 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Horseshoe Bend was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.