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Shepherd, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · San Jacinto County County
Shepherd, TX
At a Glance
How Shepherd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shepherd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shepherd a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shepherd residents earn a median household income of $48,368 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,589. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shepherd is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,791. Median rent is $642/month, with 22.3% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Shepherd reports 972 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 156% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,296/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Shepherd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shepherd has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.