Petty, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
155 Population 267/sq mi density
$100,605 Median Income $43,561 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Petty, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,605
34% above
$43,561 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
65.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Petty Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
134%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petty a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Petty residents earn a median household income of $100,605 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,561. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Petty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 65.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petty has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,605
Per Capita$43,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$154,737
Housing Units125
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation620 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Petty was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.