Shamrock, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wheeler County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,966 Population 959/sq mi density
$61,528 Median Income $28,592 per capita
$83,400 Home Value $81,906 Zillow
$1,062 Median Rent 43.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,528 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $1,062/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Shamrock, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,528
18% below
$28,592 per capita
Home Value
$83,400
70% below
Zillow: $81,906
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
9% below
43.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Shamrock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
30%
Rent
91%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shamrock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shamrock residents earn a median household income of $61,528 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,592. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shamrock is $83,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,906. Median rent is $1,062/month, with 43.9% 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 1963.

Education

19.7% of adults in Shamrock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shamrock has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,966
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,528
Per Capita$28,592
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$1,062
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$81,906
Housing Units1,153
Rent Burden43.9%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation2,332 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Shamrock was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.