At a Glance
Median Income
$53,056
$25,186 per capita
Home Value
$117,800
Zillow: $281,989
Median Rent
$755/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Jewett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jewett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jewett residents earn a median household income of $53,056 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,186. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewett is $117,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,989. Median rent is $755/month, with 25.3% 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 1985.
Education
3.5% of adults in Jewett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewett has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population848
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$53,056
Per Capita$25,186
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$1,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$755
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$281,989
Housing Units374
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,438/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation493 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Jewett was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.