Penelope, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
223 Population 225/sq mi density
$65,938 Median Income $33,077 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $250,070 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Penelope, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,938
12% below
$33,077 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
66% below
Zillow: $250,070
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Penelope Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penelope a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penelope residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,077. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penelope is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,070. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

18.8% of adults in Penelope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Penelope has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population223
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$33,077
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$250,070
Housing Units103
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,929/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation547 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Penelope was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.