At a Glance
Median Income
$41,346
$48,566 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
Zillow: $107,179
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.5% smoking rate
How Silverton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silverton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silverton residents earn a median household income of $41,346 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,566. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silverton is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,179. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
8.9% of adults in Silverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silverton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,346
Per Capita$48,566
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$107,179
Housing Units372
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation3,272 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Silverton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.540 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.