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Shamrock, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wheeler County County
Shamrock, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Shamrock a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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 $71,929. 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.
Safety & Crime
Shamrock reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,020/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.