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Ore City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Upshur County County
Ore City, TX
At a Glance
How Ore City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ore City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ore City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ore City residents earn a median household income of $69,167 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,708. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ore City is $97,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,777. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 40.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Ore City reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,033/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Ore City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ore City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.