At a Glance
Median Income
$48,036
$19,898 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $179,469
Median Rent
$602/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
14.3% smoking rate
How Strawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Strawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Strawn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Strawn residents earn a median household income of $48,036 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,898. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Strawn is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,469. Median rent is $602/month, with 23.3% 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 1963.
Education
4.4% of adults in Strawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Strawn has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population618
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,036
Per Capita$19,898
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$602
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$179,469
Housing Units316
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Strawn was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.