Itasca, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Itasca is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,015. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,015 Population 1,625/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $28,517 per capita
$105,900 Home Value $205,293 Zillow
$836 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
124 Violent Crime/100K 435 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,900
62% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 124/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $836
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Itasca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,015
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,625/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$28,517
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$9,609M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,900
Rent$836
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$205,293

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property435/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary124/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation689 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+91.1%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute32 min
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Is Itasca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Itasca receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Itasca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Itasca is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Itasca is $105,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Itasca is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 435 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Itasca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Itasca has a population of 2,015 with a density of 1,625 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 9.7% Black.

Population

2,015
Total Population
1,625
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Itasca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.3%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.7%
32% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Itasca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Itasca is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Itasca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,517
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
IRS Avg AGI$76,277

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,062
County GDP$9,609M

Business (County)

Restaurants321
Healthcare303
Retail432
Manufacturing188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,337
110% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Itasca is $105,900, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $836 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $205,293.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,900
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$205,293

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$836
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,337
110% above US avg
Effective Rate6.93%
In Itasca, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 30.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Itasca vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity30.4%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.3%
Checkup Rate73.1%
Premature Death8,336/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access74.7%
Healthcare Facilities303
Itasca has a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 435 per 100,000 (78% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Itasca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent124.2/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery124.2/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property434.5/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary124.2/100K
Theft310.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Itasca has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall0.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,625/sq mi
Coordinates32.1587°N, 97.1479°W
County FIPS48251
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+91.1%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,625/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities303
Restaurants321
Retail Stores432

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Work from Home4.1%

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