Texas · Metropolitan Area
Ponder is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,524. Residents earn $110,714 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ponder receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Ponder offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ponder is $110,714, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Ponder among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Ponder is $287,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,345 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ponder is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 136 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,086 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Ponder enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,714 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,399 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Census Median | $287,000 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $314,249 |
| Median List Price | $279,900 |
| Median List Price | $279,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $137 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,345 |
| 102% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Total Violent | 135.8/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 135.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,086.2/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 203.7/100K |
| Theft | 814.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 67.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1717°N, 97.2965°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |