At a Glance
Median Income
$69,167
$28,348 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
Zillow: $226,624
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.6% smoking rate
How Jones Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jones Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jones Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jones Creek residents earn a median household income of $69,167 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,348. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jones Creek is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,624. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 22.1% 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 1972.
Education
10.1% of adults in Jones Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jones Creek has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,096
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,167
Per Capita$28,348
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,900
Rent$1,106
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$226,624
Housing Units780
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Jones Creek was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.