At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$36,323 per capita
Home Value
$93,900
Zillow: $113,854
Median Rent
$654/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.6% smoking rate
How Phillipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phillipsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phillipsburg 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
Phillipsburg residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,323. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phillipsburg is $93,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,854. Median rent is $654/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
26.2% of adults in Phillipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phillipsburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,132
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,254/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$36,323
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$880
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,900
Rent$654
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$113,854
Housing Units1,250
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,288/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation1,928 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Phillipsburg was founded in 1872.
The median home in Phillipsburg was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.