At a Glance
Median Income
$61,324
$53,287 per capita
Home Value
$27,600
Zillow: $96,377
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.6% smoking rate
How Speed Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Speed's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Speed 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
Speed residents earn a median household income of $61,324 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,287. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Speed is $27,600 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,377. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
4.3% of adults in Speed hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Speed has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female87% / 13%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,324
Per Capita$53,287
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$880
Housing
A+
Home Value$27,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$96,377
Housing Units17
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,288/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation1,851 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Speed was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.