At a Glance
Median Income
$52,576
$30,029 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $168,439
Median Rent
$965/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
610/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Tahoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tahoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tahoka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tahoka residents earn a median household income of $52,576 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,029. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tahoka is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,439. Median rent is $965/month, with 35.4% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Tahoka reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 610/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Tahoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tahoka has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,455
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,576
Per Capita$30,029
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$965
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$168,439
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property610/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,311/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain20.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,095 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Tahoka was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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