At a Glance
Median Income
$49,950
$26,828 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
Zillow: $218,782
Median Rent
$887/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.3% smoking rate
How Yoakum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yoakum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yoakum a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yoakum residents earn a median household income of $49,950 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,828. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yoakum is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,782. Median rent is $887/month, with 28.0% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Yoakum reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 718/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Yoakum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yoakum has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,649
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,950
Per Capita$26,828
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$4,393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$887
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$218,782
Housing Units2,633
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property718/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,221/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation318 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Yoakum was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.