Terlingua, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Brewster County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
138 Population 13/sq mi density
$45,969 Median Income $25,725 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $157,370 Zillow
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Terlingua, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,969
39% below
$25,725 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $157,370
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Terlingua Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Terlingua 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

Terlingua residents earn a median household income of $45,969 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,725. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Terlingua is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,370. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

12.0% of adults in Terlingua hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Terlingua has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population138
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,969
Per Capita$25,725
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$986

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$157,370
Housing Units137
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,718/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,579 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute8 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Terlingua was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (160 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.