At a Glance
Median Income
$13,565
$14,421 per capita
Violent Crime
172/100K
2,303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
51.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
1.1 / 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 12.1% (236% 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.
Safety & Crime
Matagorda reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,303/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$13,565
Per Capita$14,421
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty51.0%
County GDP$2,905M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,327
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$287,933
Housing Units451
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property2,303/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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