Stephenville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Erath County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
21,345 Population 1,783/sq mi density
$55,504 Median Income $28,929 per capita
$226,300 Home Value $324,290 Zillow
$1,128 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,161 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,504 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$226,300 home value, $1,128/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Stephenville, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,504
26% below
$28,929 per capita
Home Value
$226,300
20% below
Zillow: $324,290
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
3% below
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
51% below
1,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
1% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Stephenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
80%
Rent
97%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stephenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stephenville residents earn a median household income of $55,504 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,929. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,279 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stephenville is $226,300 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,290. Median rent is $1,128/month, with 32.9% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Stephenville reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,161/100K.

Education

33.5% of adults in Stephenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stephenville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,345
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density1,783/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,504
Per Capita$28,929
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A
Home Value$226,300
Rent$1,128
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$324,290
Housing Units9,020
Rent Burden32.9%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property1,161/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,341 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Stephenville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Stephenville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.