Median Income
$61,935
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$277,800
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
31.3%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$902
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
19% lower than US avg
How Panaca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,272
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,935
Per Capita$31,106
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$254M
Commute22 min
Housing
A
Home Value$277,800
Rent$902
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$233,317
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain11.2 in/yr
Elevation4,720 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.96
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute22 min
Libraries4
Is Panaca a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Panaca receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Panaca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Panaca is $61,935, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Panaca is $277,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Climate & Weather
Panaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches, including 12.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Panaca has a population of 1,272 with a density of 413 people per square mile. The median age is 31.2 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 10.7% Hispanic, 7.6% Asian.
Population
31.2yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
The median household income in Panaca is $61,935, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,935 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,106 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $959 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,531 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
| County GDP | $254M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 22 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,611 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.94% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
The median home value in Panaca is $277,800, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $902 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,317.
Home Values
| Census Median | $277,800 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,317 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,135 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,428 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,352 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,611 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.94% |
In Panaca, 30.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Panaca vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,005/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
Crime Rates: Panaca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
Safety Score
Panaca has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 11.2 inches |
| 71% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 12.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,720 ft (1,439 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7881°N, 114.4005°W |
| County FIPS | 32017 |