At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$21,596 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $395,790
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mingus 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
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 4.4% (22% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population312
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$21,596
Unemployment4.4%
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%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.