Seagraves, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gaines County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,842 Population 1,960/sq mi density
$51,189 Median Income $32,031 per capita
$59,700 Home Value $129,235 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,189 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,700 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Seagraves, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,189
32% below
$32,031 per capita
Home Value
$59,700
79% below
Zillow: $129,235
Median Rent
$670/mo
42% below
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Seagraves Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
21%
Rent
58%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seagraves a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seagraves residents earn a median household income of $51,189 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,031. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 683 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seagraves is $59,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,235. Median rent is $670/month, with 16.5% 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 1972.

Education

11.2% of adults in Seagraves hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seagraves has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,842
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,960/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,189
Per Capita$32,031
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,700
Rent$670
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$129,235
Housing Units1,188
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,585/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation3,350 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Seagraves was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.