At a Glance
Median Income
$81,797
$42,458 per capita
Violent Crime
249/100K
2,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Loving Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loving's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loving a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loving residents earn a median household income of $81,797 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,458. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Loving reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,083/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in Loving hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loving has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,797
Per Capita$42,458
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$1,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$206,717
Housing Units112
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property2,083/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain30.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,277 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Loving was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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