At a Glance
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Peaster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peaster a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Peaster reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,527/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Peaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peaster has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$84,602
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,566M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$390,806
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,527/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
39.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.