At a Glance
Median Income
$55,504
$28,929 per capita
Home Value
$226,300
Zillow: $314,895
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
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 4.5% (25% 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 $314,895. 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 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,807/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population21,345
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density1,783/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,504
Per Capita$28,929
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A
Home Value$226,300
Rent$1,128
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$314,895
Housing Units9,020
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,807/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary317/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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
Broadband92.4%
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.