Montague, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montague County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
224 Population 175/sq mi density
$53,984 Median Income $31,143 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $392,515 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,984 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Montague, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,984
28% below
$31,143 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
39% below
Zillow: $392,515
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Montague Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
289%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montague a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montague residents earn a median household income of $53,984 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,143. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 515 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montague is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,515. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

17.8% of adults in Montague hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montague has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,984
Per Capita$31,143
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$798M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$392,515
Housing Units106
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,068 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Montague was founded in 1858.
The median home in Montague was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.