At a Glance
Median Income
$27,885
$15,155 per capita
Home Value
$42,800
Zillow: $195,743
Violent Crime
485/100K
2,509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
29.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Houck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Houck a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Houck residents earn a median household income of $27,885 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,155. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houck is $42,800 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,743. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Houck reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,509/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Houck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houck has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population809
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,885
Per Capita$15,155
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,800
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$195,743
Housing Units339
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent485/100K
Property2,509/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking29.4%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death27,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,969 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute37 min
Broadband38.7%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Houck was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.