Jayton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kent County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
446 Population 262/sq mi density
$71,494 Median Income $32,032 per capita
$103,900 Home Value $96,008 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,494 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,900 home value, $909/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jayton, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,494
5% below
$32,032 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
63% below
Zillow: $96,008
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Jayton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
37%
Rent
78%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jayton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jayton residents earn a median household income of $71,494 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,032. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jayton is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,008. Median rent is $909/month, with 15.5% 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 1970.

Education

31.9% of adults in Jayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jayton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population446
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,494
Per Capita$32,032
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$296M
Avg Weekly Wage$718

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$909
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$96,008
Housing Units232
Rent Burden15.5%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation2,000 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jayton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.