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Quitaque, TX

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Quitaque is a small town in Texas with a population of 359. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
359 Population 499/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $34,506 per capita
$72,500 Home Value
$795 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $795/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $72,500
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.2%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $795
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Quitaque Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population359
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$34,506
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$85M
Commute11 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$795
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units230
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Uninsured21.1%
Smoking17.3%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation2,576 ft (785 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute11 min
Broadband73.8%
Libraries1

Is Quitaque a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quitaque receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Quitaque stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quitaque is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Quitaque is $72,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Quitaque enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Quitaque has a population of 359 with a density of 499 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.8%), with 3.6% Black.

Population

359
Total Population
499
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Quitaque vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.9%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.1%
35% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Quitaque vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quitaque is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Quitaque vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,506
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$77,908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)77
County GDP$85M

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Retail9

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.7 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Quitaque is $72,500, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $795 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,500
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$795
32% below US avg
Rent Burden31.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%
Housing Units230
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

In Quitaque, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Quitaque vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes13.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.7%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep40.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.8%
Uninsured21.1%
145% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.4%
Dental Visits44.4%
Premature Death5,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment1.7/10
Exercise Access29.3%
Quitaque has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.7 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall9.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,576 ft (785 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates34.3674°N, 101.0556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 79.8-point margin. 73.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.5%
D 9.7%

Winner: Republican by 79.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.2%
22% below US avg
High School+84.0%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density499/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.8%
Public Libraries1
Restaurants3
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.7 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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