At a Glance
Median Income
$41,591
$21,945 per capita
Home Value
$77,600
Zillow: $280,646
Median Rent
$613/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Timpson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Timpson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Timpson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Timpson residents earn a median household income of $41,591 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,945. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Timpson is $77,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,646. Median rent is $613/month, with 27.7% 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 1976.
Education
11.1% of adults in Timpson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Timpson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,124
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,591
Per Capita$21,945
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$1,988M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$613
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$280,646
Housing Units681
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation391 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Timpson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.