At a Glance
Median Income
$70,655
$30,623 per capita
Home Value
$175,700
Zillow: $246,120
Median Rent
$672/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
437/100K
393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Idalou a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 2.1% (42% below 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 $246,120. 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 437 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 393/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,389
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,365/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,655
Per Capita$30,623
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$19,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,700
Rent$672
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$246,120
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent437/100K
Property393/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault175/100K
Burglary44/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,786/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 770 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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