At a Glance
Median Income
$37,625
$14,892 per capita
Home Value
$51,100
Zillow: $150,299
Median Rent
$617/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
49.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
49.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How Scissors Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scissors's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scissors 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
Scissors residents earn a median household income of $37,625 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,892. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scissors is $51,100 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,299. Median rent is $617/month, with 9.0% 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 1995.
Education
3.0% of adults in Scissors hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
49.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scissors has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population3,196
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density1,998/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,625
Per Capita$14,892
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty49.9%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,100
Rent$617
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$150,299
Housing Units910
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes21.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation77 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+49.5%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Scissors was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
32.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.