Myra, TX — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $74,643

1% lower than US avg

Home Value $97,800

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 1.8%

95% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.8%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Myra Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population267

Median Age39.4 yrs

Density524/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+

Median Income$74,643

Per Capita$21,360

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,433M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$97,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units95

Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity29.8%

Uninsured8.6%

Smoking11.2%

Depression23.3%

Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain42.8 in/yr

Sunny Days308/yr

Elevation934 ft (285 m)

Education

Bachelor's+1.8%

High School+92.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%

Commute17 min

Broadband76.0%

Libraries2

Is Myra a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Myra receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Myra offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Myra is $74,643, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Myra is $97,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Myra enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Myra has a population of 267 with a density of 524 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (84.3%), with 7.5% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.6% of residents, while 8.4% speak Spanish. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 18.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

267

Total Population

524

People / sq mi

39.4yrs

Median Age

1% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%

Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Myra vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	91.6%
	17% above US avg
Spanish	8.4%
	37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Myra vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Myra is $74,643, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,360 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,209, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,110 business establishments, including 103 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Myra vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$74,643
	1% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,360
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,209
IRS Avg AGI	$84,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,110
County GDP	$3,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants	103
Healthcare	81
Retail	147
Manufacturing	73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,807
	123% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	7.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.3 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Myra is $97,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 95 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $7,807 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$97,800
	65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	90.8%
Housing Units	95
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,807
	123% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.98%

In Myra, 29.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.6% of residents, below the national average. 28.1% have high blood pressure. 11.2% are current smokers. 17.6% report binge drinking. 18.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.2% experience frequent mental distress. 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,840. The dentist ratio is 1:2,392. 62.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Myra vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.8%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart Disease	4.6%
High Blood Pressure	28.1%
Asthma	9.6%
COPD	5.1%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.2%
	20% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.6%
Physical Inactivity	18.9%
Depression	23.3%
Mental Distress	16.2%
Physical Distress	10.8%
Short Sleep	32.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.7%
Uninsured	8.6%
	0% below US avg
Primary Care	1:3,840
Dentists	1:2,392
Mental Health	1:1,459
Checkup Rate	67.8%
Dental Visits	60.6%
Premature Death	8,596/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	62.4%
Healthcare Facilities	81

Myra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 934 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.2°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	42.8 inches
	13% above US avg
Snowfall	2.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	934 ft (285 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	524/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6240°N, 97.3147°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cooke County County
County FIPS	48097

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.3 in
September	76°F (24°C)	4.3 in
October	65°F (19°C)	3.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in

Myra has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F — from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

Myra is located in Cooke County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 1.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 95% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 83.1% of the vote, a 66.9-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 81 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 100% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.1%

D 16.2%

Winner: Republican by 66.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	1.8%
	95% below US avg
High School+	92.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	524/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi
County	Cooke County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	76.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	81
Restaurants	103
Retail Stores	147

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.3 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Myra

What is the population of Myra?

Myra has a population of 267 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 524 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.4 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Myra expensive to live in?

Myra has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $74,643, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,800 (65% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Myra?

Myra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Myra?

The job market in Myra is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,209. There are 1,110 business establishments in the area, including 103 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Myra?

The median home value in Myra is $97,800. The average annual property tax is $7,807.

How are the schools in Myra?

Schools in Myra score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 1.8% of adults in Myra hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Myra?

The obesity rate in Myra is 29.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.2% of adults are smokers. 18.9% are physically inactive. 23.3% of residents report depression. 8.6% lack health insurance. 62.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,840.

What is transportation like in Myra?

The average commute in Myra is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Myra?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Myra is 84.3% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino. 91.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.4% speak Spanish. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 18.1% of residents have a disability. 97.7% have health insurance coverage.

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