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Zapata, TX
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Zapata, TX
At a Glance
How Zapata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zapata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Zapata a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Zapata residents earn a median household income of $37,653 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,153. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zapata is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,365. Median rent is $482/month, with 26.2% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Zapata reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,346/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Zapata hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zapata has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.