At a Glance
Median Income
$39,315
$10,716 per capita
Median Rent
$642/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.0%
54.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
17.0% smoking rate
How Seco Mines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seco Mines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seco Mines 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
Seco Mines residents earn a median household income of $39,315 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,716. The unemployment rate stands at 23.0% (539% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 957 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Education
11.9% of adults in Seco Mines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seco Mines has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,029
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density1,805/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$39,315
Per Capita$10,716
Unemployment23.0%
Poverty54.6%
County GDP$2,534M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$642
Ownership36.9%
Zillow$224,051
Housing Units311
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation731 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Seco Mines was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.