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Jayton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kent County County
Jayton, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Jayton a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Jayton reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,223/100K.
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. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.