Idalou, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
Idalou, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Idalou a Good Place to Live?
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.