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Panhandle, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,613 Population 1,233/sq mi density
$86,354 Median Income $45,225 per capita
$151,800 Home Value $202,387 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
301 Violent Crime/100K 1,077 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,354 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,800 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Panhandle, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,354
15% above
$45,225 per capita
Home Value
$151,800
46% below
Zillow: $202,387
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
301/100K
21% below
1,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
5% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Panhandle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Panhandle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
54%
Rent
84%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
79%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Panhandle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Panhandle residents earn a median household income of $86,354 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,225. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Panhandle is $151,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,387. Median rent is $981/month, with 21.9% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Panhandle reports 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,077/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

35.3% of adults in Panhandle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Panhandle has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,613
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,354
Per Capita$45,225
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,903

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,800
Rent$981
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$202,387
Housing Units1,207
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent301/100K
Property1,077/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault301/100K
Burglary517/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,962/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,456 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Panhandle was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.