At a Glance
Median Income
$59,000
$42,995 per capita
Violent Crime
334/100K
2,270/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Putnam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Putnam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Putnam a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Putnam residents earn a median household income of $59,000 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,995. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Putnam reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,270/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Putnam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Putnam has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population41
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,000
Per Capita$42,995
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$189,794
Housing Units59
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent334/100K
Property2,270/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,448/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,602 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Putnam was built in 1959.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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