At a Glance
Median Income
$52,045
$29,648 per capita
Home Value
$31,900
Zillow: $142,231
Median Rent
$921/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Opdyke West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Opdyke West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Opdyke West a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Opdyke West residents earn a median household income of $52,045 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,648. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Opdyke West is $31,900 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,231. Median rent is $921/month, with 19.5% 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 1998.
Education
7.0% of adults in Opdyke West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Opdyke West has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,045
Per Capita$29,648
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$31,900
Rent$921
Ownership38.6%
Zillow$142,231
Housing Units106
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation3,471 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Opdyke West was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.