Quitaque, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Briscoe County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
359 Population 499/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $34,506 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $96,896 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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

Quitaque, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$34,506 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $96,896
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Quitaque Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Quitaque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
26%
Rent
68%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quitaque a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quitaque residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,506. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quitaque is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,896. Median rent is $795/month, with 31.5% 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 1964.

Education

26.2% of adults in Quitaque hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quitaque has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population359
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$34,506
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$795
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$96,896
Housing Units230
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death5,950/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation2,576 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute11 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Quitaque was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.540 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.