Median Income $97,639

30% higher than US avg

Home Value $207,300

26% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.4%

78% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.4%

7% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.4%

73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population176

Median Age52.4 yrs

Density180/mi²

Male / Female55% / 46%

Largest GroupWhite 79%

Veterans12.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$97,639

Per Capita$42,081

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.4%

County GDP$433M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$207,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units70

Rent Burden20.5%

Health

Obesity34.4%

Uninsured10.7%

Smoking14.6%

Depression26.2%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain32.0 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation1,019 ft (311 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.4%

High School+90.7%

Graduate+4.1%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%

Commute19 min

Broadband75.0%

Libraries1

Is Jolly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jolly receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Jolly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jolly is $97,639, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jolly is $207,300, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Jolly enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Jolly has a population of 176 with a density of 180 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

176

Total Population

180

People / sq mi

52.4yrs

Median Age

35% above US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%

Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Jolly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	93.0%
	18% above US avg
Spanish	7.0%
	48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jolly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jolly is $97,639, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Jolly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$97,639
	30% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$42,081
Avg Weekly Wage	$937
IRS Avg AGI	$70,339

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.4%
	73% below US avg
Establishments (County)	198
County GDP	$433M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8
Healthcare	8
Retail	25
Manufacturing	7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,672
	33% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.8 min
Drive Alone	89.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Jolly is $207,300, 26% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$207,300
	26% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	20.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	70
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,672
	33% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.25%

In Jolly, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 26.2% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.4%
	7% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.6%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.3%
Physical Inactivity	23.1%
Depression	26.2%
Mental Distress	19.4%
Physical Distress	12.7%
Short Sleep	36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.2%
Uninsured	10.7%
	24% above US avg
Checkup Rate	72.4%
Dental Visits	59.7%
Premature Death	9,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.8/10
Exercise Access	6.9%
Healthcare Facilities	8

Jolly 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 is 32.0 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	32.0 inches
	16% below US avg
Snowfall	0.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,019 ft (311 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	180/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8753°N, 98.3492°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48077

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 79.7-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.5%

D 9.9%

Winner: Republican by 79.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.4%
	78% below US avg
High School+	90.7%
Graduate Degree+	4.1%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	180/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	75.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	8
Restaurants	8
Retail Stores	25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.8 min
Drive Alone	89.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.2%

Jolly, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Jolly a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Jolly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Jolly vs U.S. Average

Income: Jolly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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