Texas · Metropolitan Area
Plum Grove is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,425. Residents earn $70,362 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plum Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Plum Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plum Grove is $70,362, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 25.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Plum Grove is $121,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 58.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Plum Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 32.5% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 67.5% |
| 404% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,362 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,919 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,351 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $115,723 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,222 |
| County GDP | $50,079M |
| Restaurants | 1,207 |
| Healthcare | 1,667 |
| Retail | 1,677 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,502 |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.62% |
| Commute Time | 49.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $121,800 |
| 57% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $103 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.1% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,216 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,502 |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.62% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.1% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 46.0% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 20.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 67.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,837/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,667 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.5 inches |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2008°N, 95.0956°W |
| County FIPS | 48339 |
Winner: Republican by 45.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 58.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,667 |
| Restaurants | 1,207 |
| Retail Stores | 1,677 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 49.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |