At a Glance
Median Income
$87,839
$36,453 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
Zillow: $176,141
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.6% smoking rate
How Little Cypress Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Cypress's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Cypress a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little Cypress residents earn a median household income of $87,839 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,453. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Cypress is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,141. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 24.2% 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 1980.
Education
17.6% of adults in Little Cypress hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Cypress has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,968
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,839
Per Capita$36,453
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$176,141
Housing Units919
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Little Cypress was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.