At a Glance
Median Income
$35,313
$19,315 per capita
Home Value
$57,200
Zillow: $154,012
Median Rent
$322/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
404/100K
4,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Runge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Runge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Runge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Runge residents earn a median household income of $35,313 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,315. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 409 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Runge is $57,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,012. Median rent is $322/month, with 20.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Runge reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,065/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Runge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Runge has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,196
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,313
Per Capita$19,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.6%
County GDP$7,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,380
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,200
Rent$322
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$154,012
Housing Units664
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent404/100K
Property4,065/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation324 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband50.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Runge was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.