At a Glance
Median Income
$31,090
$19,160 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
Zillow: $84,535
Median Rent
$570/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
1,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
63.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
19.7% smoking rate
How Mathis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mathis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mathis a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mathis residents earn a median household income of $31,090 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,160. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mathis is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,535. Median rent is $570/month, with 27.7% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Mathis reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,357/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Mathis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
63.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mathis has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,322
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,090
Per Capita$19,160
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$3,781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,213
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$570
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$84,535
Housing Units1,864
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent374/100K
Property1,357/100K
Health
Obesity49.2%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death11,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation148 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+63.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Mathis was founded in 1890.
The median home in Mathis was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Alice International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.