Milam, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
1,275 Population
$46,200 Median Income
$124,900 Home Value
67°F Avg Temperature
60.5 yrs Median Age
27.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
2.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.2
Education

People

Population1,275
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 85.3%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$46,200
Per Capita Income$39,034
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate25.7%
County GDP$394M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$124,900
Zillow Value$221,562
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,037

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Depression26.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Jan / Jul49° / 82°
Rain57 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+84.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.96
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Work From Home0.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Milam Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$46,200
Home Value$124,900
Poverty Rate25.7%
Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
Unemployment4.1%
Avg Temperature66.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,275
Population Density38 per sq mi
Median Age60.5 years
Male56.3%
Female43.7%
Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85.3% Hispanic 1.6% Other 13.1%
White85.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.1%

Language

English Only94.9%
Spanish Speakers5.1%
English 94.9% Spanish 5.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.9%
Health Insurance82.5%

Income

39% below avg
Median Household Income$46,200
Per Capita Income$39,034
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$864
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate25.7%
Total Establishments (County)222
County GDP$394M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation11
Healthcare Facilities20
Retail Stores40
Manufacturing4
Total Establishments222

Industry Mix

Restaurants 11 Healthcare 20 Retail 40 Manufacturing 4

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,410
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,482

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.1 min
Work From Home0.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$124,900
Zillow Home Value Index$221,562

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied91.4%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$790
2 Bedroom$1,037
3 Bedroom$1,302
4 Bedroom$1,626

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,482
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.39%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.5%
Regular Checkup72.2%
Premature Death Rate16,290 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.3 / 10
Exercise Access75.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)20
Restaurants (County)11

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

49°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average66.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation221 ft (67 m)
Land Area33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²)
Population Density38 per sq mi
Latitude31.4490°
Longitude-93.7860°
County FIPS48403

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.1%
D 10.6%

Republican +78.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
High School+84.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.96

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density38 per sq mi
Land Area33.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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