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O'Brien, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
108 Population 216/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $13,179 per capita
$45,600 Home Value $90,012 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

O'Brien, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,750
39% below
$13,179 per capita
Home Value
$45,600
84% below
Zillow: $90,012
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
53.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
331% above
43.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr

How O'Brien Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
351%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
431%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is O'Brien 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

O'Brien residents earn a median household income of $45,750 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,179. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5% (331% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in O'Brien is $45,600 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,012. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

O'Brien reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in O'Brien hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 53.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

O'Brien 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 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$13,179
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty43.5%
County GDP$427M
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,600
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$90,012
Housing Units61
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property612/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,595/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,574 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+53.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute12 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in O'Brien was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.