At a Glance
Median Income
$53,438
$34,733 per capita
Home Value
$39,500
Zillow: $111,244
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
13.6% smoking rate
How Melvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melvin 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
Melvin residents earn a median household income of $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,733. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melvin is $39,500 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,244. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
5.6% of adults in Melvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melvin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population123
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,438
Per Capita$34,733
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$440M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,500
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$111,244
Housing Units83
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,837 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Melvin was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
23.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.