Texas
Olton is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,568. Residents earn $44,219 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Olton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Olton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Olton is $44,219, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Olton is $46,800, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Olton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 919 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Olton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches, including 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 44.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 56.0% |
| 318% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,219 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,534 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,060 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 414 |
| County GDP | $1,006M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,656 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.95% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $46,800 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $106,898 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,656 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.95% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.3% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 71.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Total Violent | 45.9/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 45.9/100K |
| Total Property | 918.7/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 137.8/100K |
| Theft | 689.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.0 inches |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1802°N, 102.1370°W |
| County FIPS | 48279 |
Winner: Republican by 64.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |