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Trent, TX

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Trent is a small town in Texas with a population of 261. Residents earn $64,375 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
261 Population 653/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $37,102 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $151,093 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, $669/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,375
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,300
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.3%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $669
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Trent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population261
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$37,102
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,201M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,300
Rent$669
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$151,093
Housing Units135
Rent Burden16.1%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Uninsured12.8%
Smoking15.9%
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation1,917 ft (584 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries1

Is Trent a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trent receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Trent offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trent is $64,375, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trent is $52,300, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $669 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Trent enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 328 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Trent has a population of 261 with a density of 653 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 13.8% Black.

Population

261
Total Population
653
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.6%
Female 36.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Trent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trent is $64,375, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Trent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,375
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,102
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
IRS Avg AGI$64,385

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)420
County GDP$1,201M

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare25
Retail57
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,392
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate10.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Trent is $52,300, 81% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $669 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $151,093.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,300
81% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$151,093

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$669
42% below US avg
Rent Burden16.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units135
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,392
54% above US avg
Effective Rate10.31%
In Trent, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.9% are current smokers. 26.2% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Trent vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.7%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Uninsured12.8%
49% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.0%
Dental Visits56.2%
Premature Death10,043/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access62.2%
Healthcare Facilities25
Trent has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.5 inches. The area enjoys 328 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.5 inches
30% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,917 ft (584 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates32.4884°N, 100.1233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48353
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.2-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.2%
D 20%

Winner: Republican by 59.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
49% below US avg
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density653/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants42
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

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