Texas
Quitman is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,368. Residents earn $61,387 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Quitman receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Quitman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Quitman is $61,387, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Quitman is $179,100, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,047 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.
Violent crime in Quitman is below the national average at 166 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,380 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Quitman enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,387 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,255 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 943 |
| County GDP | $2,099M |
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 123 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,412 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.02% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $179,100 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $238,835 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,047 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,412 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.02% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,592/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Total Violent | 165.7/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 110.4/100K |
| 1653% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 55.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,380.5/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 552.2/100K |
| Theft | 828.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.5 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7940°N, 95.4455°W |
| County FIPS | 48499 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Retail Stores | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |