At a Glance
Median Income
$13,565
$14,421 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
51.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.8% smoking rate
How Matagorda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matagorda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matagorda a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matagorda residents earn a median household income of $13,565 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,421. The unemployment rate stands at 26.1% (625% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 51.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Education
5.4% of adults in Matagorda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matagorda has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$13,565
Per Capita$14,421
Unemployment26.1%
Poverty51.0%
County GDP$2,905M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,327
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$308,111
Housing Units451
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute7 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Matagorda was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Bay City Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.