At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$10,076 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
Zillow: $195,732
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
45.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.0% smoking rate
How Turpin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Turpin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Turpin 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
Turpin residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,076. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turpin is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,732. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
10.7% of adults in Turpin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turpin has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population433
Median Age19.4 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$10,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.6%
County GDP$535M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$1,307
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$195,732
Housing Units152
Rent Burden42.3%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation2,753 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 7%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Turpin was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.