Texas
Jacksboro is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,151. Residents earn $45,625 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jacksboro receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Jacksboro has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Jacksboro is $45,625, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Jacksboro is $141,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Jacksboro is below the national average at 245 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,978 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Jacksboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 77.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.9% |
| 71% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,625 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,126 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,378 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 258 |
| County GDP | $468M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,793 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.08% |
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $141,900 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,844 |
| Census Median Rent | $803 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,793 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.08% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 75.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Total Violent | 244.5/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Murder | 22.2/100K |
| 253% above US avg | |
| Rape | 66.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 155.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,978.2/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 778.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,089.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 111.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.7 inches |
| 14% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2258°N, 98.1592°W |
| County FIPS | 48237 |
Winner: Republican by 82.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 574/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |