At a Glance
Median Income
$64,844
$32,125 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
Zillow: $145,114
Median Rent
$628/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
13.5% smoking rate
How Sundown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sundown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sundown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sundown residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,125. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sundown is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,114. Median rent is $628/month, with 17.3% 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 1982.
Education
20.6% of adults in Sundown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sundown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,477
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density972/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$32,125
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$628
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$145,114
Housing Units584
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation3,539 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sundown was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.