Mitchell County , Texas
Population: 8,989 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,033 Home $85,700 Rent $481/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,989 residents, Mitchell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Mitchell County in the bottom 20% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$56,033
Median Income
household
$85,700
Home Value
median
$481/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,033 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,277 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| Median Home Value | $85,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $481/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,989 |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.4%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
16.7%
Smoking
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
No Physical Activity
20.9%
Depression
41.3%
Insufficient Sleep
70.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 19.8 · 20th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
35.40
🌀 Hurricane
23.90
🔥 Wildfire
83.97
❄️ Winter Storm
54.46
🌍 Earthquake
11.51
☀️ Drought
87.69
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