At a Glance
Median Income
$56,312
$27,325 per capita
Home Value
$75,400
Zillow: $104,110
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
508/100K
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Littlefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Littlefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Littlefield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Littlefield residents earn a median household income of $56,312 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,325. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Littlefield is $75,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,110. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 36.6% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Littlefield reports 508 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,132/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Littlefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Littlefield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,886
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,312
Per Capita$27,325
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,400
Rent$1,022
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$104,110
Housing Units2,658
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent508/100K
Property2,132/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault372/100K
Burglary508/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Littlefield was founded in 1912.
The median home in Littlefield was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.