Thunderbird Bay, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Coleman County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
820 Population 323/sq mi density
$48,179 Median Income $32,433 per capita
$73,900 Home Value $129,973 Zillow
$1,158 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,179 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,900 home value, $1,158/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Thunderbird Bay, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,179
36% below
$32,433 per capita
Home Value
$73,900
74% below
Zillow: $129,973
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
0% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Thunderbird Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
26%
Rent
100%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thunderbird Bay a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thunderbird Bay residents earn a median household income of $48,179 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,433. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thunderbird Bay is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,973. Median rent is $1,158/month, with 23.2% 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 1989.

Education

6.4% of adults in Thunderbird Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thunderbird Bay has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population820
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,179
Per Capita$32,433
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,900
Rent$1,158
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$129,973
Housing Units894
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,457 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Thunderbird Bay was built in 1989.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.