At a Glance
Median Income
$50,938
$12,144 per capita
Violent Crime
262/100K
3,948/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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.
Safety & Crime
Palo Pinto reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,948/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$375,974
Housing Units77
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent262/100K
Property3,948/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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%
Broadband29.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.