At a Glance
Median Income
$51,985
$28,448 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
Zillow: $69,263
Median Rent
$630/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Quanah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quanah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quanah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quanah residents earn a median household income of $51,985 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,448. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quanah is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,263. Median rent is $630/month, with 24.3% 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 1961.
Education
11.7% of adults in Quanah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quanah has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,100
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density603/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,985
Per Capita$28,448
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$268M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$630
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$69,263
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,561/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation1,571 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Quanah was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.