Tulia, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Swisher County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,451 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$32,299 Median Income $22,022 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $98,570 Zillow
$712 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
455 Violent Crime/100K 2,004 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,299 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Tulia, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,299
57% below
$22,022 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $98,570
Median Rent
$712/mo
39% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
455/100K
20% above
2,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Tulia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
31%
Rent
61%
Poverty
237%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
120%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tulia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tulia residents earn a median household income of $32,299 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,022. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tulia is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,570. Median rent is $712/month, with 29.6% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Tulia reports 455 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,004/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Tulia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tulia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,451
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,299
Per Capita$22,022
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$672M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$712
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$98,570
Housing Units1,819
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent455/100K
Property2,004/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation3,494 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tulia was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.