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Stowell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jefferson County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,984 Population 197/sq mi density
$124,500 Home Value $230,246 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,904 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stowell, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$124,500
56% below
Zillow: $230,246
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
1,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
36.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Stowell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
44%
Poverty
293%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stowell a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stowell is $124,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,246. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Stowell reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,904/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Stowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stowell has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,984
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,639
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty36.3%
County GDP$27,102M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346

Housing

Home Value$124,500
Rent
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$230,246
Housing Units735
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property1,904/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,735/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain62.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation19 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Stowell was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 575 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.