Munday, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,478 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$58,311 Median Income $23,156 per capita
$56,000 Home Value $96,920 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,311 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,000 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Munday, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,311
22% below
$23,156 per capita
Home Value
$56,000
80% below
Zillow: $96,920
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Munday Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
20%
Rent
57%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Munday a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Munday residents earn a median household income of $58,311 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,156. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Munday is $56,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,920. Median rent is $663/month, with 16.7% 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 1966.

Education

16.7% of adults in Munday hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Munday 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 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,478
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,311
Per Capita$23,156
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$299M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,000
Rent$663
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$96,920
Housing Units618
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,276/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation1,481 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Munday was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.