At a Glance
Median Income
$61,387
$28,460 per capita
Home Value
$179,100
Zillow: $238,835
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
1,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Quitman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quitman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quitman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quitman residents earn a median household income of $61,387 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 943 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quitman is $179,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,835. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 37.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Quitman reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,380/100K. The murder rate is 110.4/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Quitman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quitman has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,368
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,387
Per Capita$28,460
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,100
Rent$1,047
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$238,835
Housing Units934
Rent Burden37.0%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property1,380/100K
Murder110.4/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary552/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,592/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation397 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Quitman was founded in 1850.
The median home in Quitman was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.