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Mingus, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
312 Population 201/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $21,596 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $395,790 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 2,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mingus, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,083
44% below
$21,596 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $395,790
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
3% below
2,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Mingus Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mingus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
28%
Rent
102%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mingus a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mingus residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,596. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mingus is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,790. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 41.9% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Mingus reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,453/100K.

Education

7.3% of adults in Mingus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mingus has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$21,596
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$1,188
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$395,790
Housing Units153
Rent Burden41.9%

Crime

F
Violent368/100K
Property2,453/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation974 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mingus was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.