Texas
Premont is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,424. Residents earn $45,712 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Premont receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Premont has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Premont is $45,712, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Premont is $80,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,073 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,405 per 100,000, 23% above the national average.
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Premont has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 30.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 69.7% |
| 420% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,712 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $37,129 |
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $312M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Commute Time | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $80,700 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 43.7% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 15,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 1,072.9/100K |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 74.0/100K |
| Robbery | 37.0/100K |
| Assault | 961.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,404.7/100K |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,405.9/100K |
| Theft | 961.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.0/100K |
| Arson | 74.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.4 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3585°N, 98.1244°W |
| County FIPS | 48047 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.9% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,434/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |