At a Glance
Median Income
$43,179
$28,545 per capita
Home Value
$69,800
Zillow: $190,166
Median Rent
$688/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Menard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menard residents earn a median household income of $43,179 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,545. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menard is $69,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,166. Median rent is $688/month, with 20.0% 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 1961.
Education
13.3% of adults in Menard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menard has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,078
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,179
Per Capita$28,545
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$62M
Avg Weekly Wage$662
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$688
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$190,166
Housing Units900
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,877 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Menard was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.