Spearman, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hansford County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,809 Population 1,338/sq mi density
$66,903 Median Income $34,992 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $122,089 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,903 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $694/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Spearman, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,903
11% below
$34,992 per capita
Home Value
$135,100
52% below
Zillow: $122,089
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
12% below
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Spearman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
48%
Rent
60%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spearman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spearman residents earn a median household income of $66,903 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,992. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spearman is $135,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,089. Median rent is $694/month, with 28.1% 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 1969.

Education

29.6% of adults in Spearman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spearman has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,809
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,903
Per Capita$34,992
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$902M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,100
Rent$694
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$122,089
Housing Units1,357
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,540/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation3,104 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Spearman was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.