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Post, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Garza County County
Post, TX
At a Glance
How Post Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Post's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Post a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Post residents earn a median household income of $40,606 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,859. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Post is $53,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,338. Median rent is $802/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Post reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,094/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Post hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Post has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.