Sierra Blanca, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hudspeth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
694 Population 145/sq mi density
$53,319 Median Income $18,729 per capita
$68,000 Home Value $159,330 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,319 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $1,016/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sierra Blanca, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,319
29% below
$18,729 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
76% below
Zillow: $159,330
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
13% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
358% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Sierra Blanca Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
24%
Rent
87%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
458%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sierra Blanca a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sierra Blanca residents earn a median household income of $53,319 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,729. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 80 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sierra Blanca is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,330. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 18.2% 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 1979.

Education

14.4% of adults in Sierra Blanca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sierra Blanca has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population694
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,319
Per Capita$18,729
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,450

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$1,016
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$159,330
Housing Units190
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,663/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation4,479 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed32 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Sierra Blanca was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.