At a Glance
Median Income
$50,938
$12,144 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How Palo Pinto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palo Pinto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palo Pinto a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palo Pinto residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,144. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Palo Pinto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palo Pinto 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 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$12,144
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$392,843
Housing Units77
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,073 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Palo Pinto was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.