At a Glance
Median Income
$53,458
$32,021 per capita
Home Value
$95,800
Zillow: $108,529
Median Rent
$898/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
566/100K
1,909/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Pampa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pampa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pampa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pampa residents earn a median household income of $53,458 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,021. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pampa is $95,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,529. Median rent is $898/month, with 31.2% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Pampa reports 566 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,909/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Pampa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pampa has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,735
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,855/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,458
Per Capita$32,021
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$1,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,157
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$898
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$108,529
Housing Units8,611
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent566/100K
Property1,909/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation3,227 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Pampa was founded in 1888.
The median home in Pampa was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.