Southwest Sandhill, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crane County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,174 Population 160/sq mi density
$71,618 Median Income $30,672 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $173,666 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,618 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Southwest Sandhill, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,618
5% below
$30,672 per capita
Home Value
$117,800
58% below
Zillow: $173,666
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Southwest Sandhill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southwest Sandhill 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

Southwest Sandhill residents earn a median household income of $71,618 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,672. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southwest Sandhill is $117,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,666. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

9.7% of adults in Southwest Sandhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southwest Sandhill has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,174
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,618
Per Capita$30,672
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,800
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$173,666
Housing Units527
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain13.8 in/yr
Elevation2,592 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Southwest Sandhill was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.387 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.