At a Glance
Median Income
$16,331
$18,727 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $127,683
Violent Crime
63/100K
2,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Starks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starks a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Starks residents earn a median household income of $16,331 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starks is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,683. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Starks reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,170/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Starks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starks has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$16,331
Per Capita$18,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240
Housing
C
Home Value$133,900
Rent
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$127,683
Housing Units214
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property2,170/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute48 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Starks was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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