Tenaha, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,098 Population
$30,484 Median Income
$91,900 Home Value
$549 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
33.3 yrs Median Age
6.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population1,098
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupBlack 48.5%

Economy

2.4/5
Median Income$30,484
Per Capita Income$15,036
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate29.9%
County GDP$1,988M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$91,900
Zillow Value$238,168
Median Rent$549
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Depression22.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain56 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+68.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Work From Home0.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Tenaha Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$30,484
Home Value$91,900
Median Rent$549
Poverty Rate29.9%
Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature65.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,098
Population Density294 per sq mi
Median Age33.3 years
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 27.9% Black 48.5% Hispanic 1.3% Other 22.3%
White27.9%
Black or African American48.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races22.3%

Language

English Only71.7%
Spanish Speakers28.3%
English 71.7% Spanish 28.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.3%
Health Insurance71.5%

Income

59% below avg
Median Household Income$30,484
Per Capita Income$15,036
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$987
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,860

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate29.9%
Total Establishments (County)611
County GDP$1,988M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation42
Healthcare Facilities43
Retail Stores80
Manufacturing15
Total Establishments611

Industry Mix

Restaurants 42 Healthcare 43 Retail 80 Manufacturing 15

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,860
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,262

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.4 min
Work From Home0.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

67% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$91,900
Zillow Home Value Index$238,168

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied47.0%

Rental Costs

53% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$549

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,262
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.64%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.4%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity37.9%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage71.5%
Regular Checkup74.6%
Premature Death Rate13,932 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.5 / 10
Exercise Access45.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)43
Restaurants (County)42

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation56.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation353 ft (108 m)
Land Area3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density294 per sq mi
Latitude31.9437°
Longitude-94.2457°
County FIPS48419

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.1%
D 17.5%

Republican +64.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
High School+68.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density294 per sq mi
Land Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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