At a Glance
Median Income
$30,833
$23,547 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $293,888
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
12.1% smoking rate
How Valentine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valentine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valentine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valentine residents earn a median household income of $30,833 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,547. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 88 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valentine is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,888. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
18.7% of adults in Valentine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valentine has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population107
Median Age70.4 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$30,833
Per Capita$23,547
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$105M
Avg Weekly Wage$822
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$293,888
Housing Units96
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,208/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation4,435 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute2 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Valentine was founded in 1882.
The median home in Valentine was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (139 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.537 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
71.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.