Deaf Smith County , Texas
Population: 18,487 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $54,114 Home $116,000 Rent $919/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 18,487 residents, Deaf Smith County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Deaf Smith County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$54,114
Median Income
household
$116,000
Home Value
median
$919/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $54,114 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,087 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
| Median Home Value | $116,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $919/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 18,487 |
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.7%
Obesity
16.0%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
35.0%
High Blood Pressure
39.8%
No Physical Activity
20.9%
Depression
41.5%
Insufficient Sleep
71.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 61.8 · 62th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
69.69
🔥 Wildfire
85.75
❄️ Winter Storm
91.73
🌍 Earthquake
38.77
☀️ Drought
98.12
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