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Penelope, TX

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Penelope is a small town in Texas with a population of 223. Residents earn $65,938 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
223 Population 225/sq mi density
$65,938 Median Income $33,077 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $223,422 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,938
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,300
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Penelope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population223
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$33,077
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,179M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$223,422
Housing Units103
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Uninsured20.4%
Smoking16.1%
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation547 ft (167 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries2

Is Penelope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penelope receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Penelope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penelope is $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penelope is $96,300, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Penelope enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Penelope has a population of 223 with a density of 225 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.5%).

Population

223
Total Population
225
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

Penelope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.5%
4% below US avg
Spanish24.5%
83% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Penelope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penelope is $65,938, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Penelope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,938
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,077
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$57,540

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)405
County GDP$2,179M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare57
Retail75
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,243
50% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.6 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Penelope is $96,300, 66% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,422.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,300
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$223,422

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.5%
Housing Units103
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,243
50% above US avg
Effective Rate5.44%
In Penelope, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 24.5% report depression. 31.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Penelope vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes13.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD7.2%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity31.8%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress15.3%
Short Sleep42.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Uninsured20.4%
137% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,458
Dentists1:2,782
Mental Health1:1,854
Checkup Rate72.0%
Dental Visits47.6%
Premature Death11,929/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access54.2%
Healthcare Facilities57
Penelope has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation547 ft (167 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates31.8545°N, 96.9282°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48293
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 21.2%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+74.7%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density225/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants41
Retail Stores75

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.6 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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