Yoakum County , Texas

Population: 7,589 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $82,261 Home $183,000 Rent $931/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 7,589 residents, Yoakum County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.

$82,261
Median Income
household
$183,000
Home Value
median
$931/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $82,261
Per Capita Income $35,856
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Median Home Value $183,000
Median Gross Rent $931/mo
Owner Occupied 75.4%
Renter Occupied 24.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 7,589
Median Age 33 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.6%
Obesity
13.0%
Diabetes
13.3%
Smoking
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.1%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
39.8%
Insufficient Sleep
71.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 46.1  ·  46th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
34.29
🌀 Hurricane
30.04
🔥 Wildfire
86.48
❄️ Winter Storm
59.26
🌍 Earthquake
13.99
☀️ Drought
96.25

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