Idalou, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,389 Population 2,365/sq mi density
$70,655 Median Income $30,623 per capita
$175,700 Home Value $261,221 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
241 Violent Crime/100K 914 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,655 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $672/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Idalou, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,655
6% below
$30,623 per capita
Home Value
$175,700
38% below
Zillow: $261,221
Median Rent
$672/mo
42% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
37% below
914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Idalou Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
62%
Rent
58%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Idalou 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

Idalou residents earn a median household income of $70,655 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,623. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,294 business establishments, including 770 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Idalou is $175,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,221. Median rent is $672/month, with 30.2% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Idalou reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 914/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Idalou hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Idalou has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population2,389
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,365/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,655
Per Capita$30,623
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$19,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,700
Rent$672
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$261,221
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent241/100K
Property914/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,786/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation3,190 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Idalou was founded in 1925.
The median home in Idalou was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 770 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.