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Premont, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brooks County County
Premont, TX
At a Glance
How Premont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Premont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Premont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Premont residents earn a median household income of $45,712 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,704. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Premont is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,022. Median rent is $733/month, with 18.4% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Premont reports 630 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,402/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Premont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Premont has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.