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Washburn, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
306 Population 319/sq mi density
$62,308 Median Income $31,390 per capita
$134,600 Home Value $217,390 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,308 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Washburn, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,308
17% below
$31,390 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
52% below
Zillow: $217,390
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washburn residents earn a median household income of $62,308 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,390. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washburn is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,390. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Washburn reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 858/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washburn has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female27% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,308
Per Capita$31,390
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,903

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$217,390
Housing Units90
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property858/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,962/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,525 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Washburn was built in 1966.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.