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Silverton, TX

Texas · Briscoe County

Silverton is a small town in Texas with a population of 493. Residents earn $41,346 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
493 Population 488/sq mi density
$41,346 Median Income $48,566 per capita
$58,300 Home Value
$1,083 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,346 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, $1,083/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,346
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,300
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,083
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Silverton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population493
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,346
Per Capita$48,566
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$85M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent$1,083
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units372
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured21.4%
Smoking17.5%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation3,272 ft (997 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.0%
Libraries1

Is Silverton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silverton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Silverton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silverton is $41,346, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silverton is $58,300, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Silverton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Silverton has a population of 493 with a density of 488 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 42.8% female and 57.2% male. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 5.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 62% of residents, while 38% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 18.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 79.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

493
Total Population
488
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Silverton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only62.0%
21% below US avg
Spanish38.0%
184% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Silverton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silverton is $41,346, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,566 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $919, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 77 business establishments, including 3 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 1.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Silverton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,346
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,566
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$77,908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)77
County GDP$85M

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Retail9

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone58.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Silverton is $58,300, 79% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,083 (7% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 372 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1958. 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,300
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,083
7% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%
Housing Units372
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

In Silverton, 39.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 34.7% have high blood pressure. 17.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.1% report binge drinking. 31.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 24.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.9% experience frequent mental distress. 21.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,403. 29.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 1.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Silverton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.8%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity31.8%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress15.8%
Short Sleep41.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.2%
Uninsured21.4%
149% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,403
Checkup Rate71.4%
Dental Visits41.3%
Premature Death5,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment1.7/10
Exercise Access29.3%
Silverton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,272 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall9.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,272 ft (997 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates34.4714°N, 101.3040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBriscoe County County
County FIPS48045
Silverton is located in Briscoe County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 71.0% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 89.5% of the vote, a 79.8-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 58.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.5%
D 9.7%

Winner: Republican by 79.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+71.0%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density488/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyBriscoe County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Restaurants3
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone58.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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