O'Brien, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
53.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is O'Brien 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

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. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$13,179
Unemployment
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain27.0 in/yr
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
Broadband83.9%
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.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.