Texas
Queen City is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,403. Residents earn $43,333 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Queen City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Queen City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Queen City is $43,333, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Queen City is $124,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,220 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 2,983 per 100,000, 52% above the national average.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Queen City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,333 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,679 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,771 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 568 |
| County GDP | $1,478M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $124,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,071 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,420/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Total Violent | 1,220.3/100K |
| 221% above US avg | |
| Murder | 67.8/100K |
| 976% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 67.8/100K |
| Assault | 1,084.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,983.1/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,152.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,830.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1502°N, 94.1532°W |
| County FIPS | 48067 |
Winner: Republican by 65.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |