Texas
Shamrock is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,966. Residents earn $61,528 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shamrock receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Shamrock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shamrock is $61,528, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 22.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Shamrock is $83,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Shamrock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,020 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Shamrock enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 9.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 79.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.2% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,528 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,592 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,432 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 200 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,560 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.87% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $83,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $71,929 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,062 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,560 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.87% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 70.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,275/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Total Violent | 97.1/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 97.1/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,019.9/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 340.0/100K |
| Theft | 534.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 145.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.3 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,332 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2154°N, 100.2461°W |
| County FIPS | 48483 |
Winner: Republican by 84.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |