C-

Campbellton, TX

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Affordability Score: 52/100

Population: 345 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Campbellton, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 345 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (52/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $55,440, median home value of $227,900, median rent of per month, and 41.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,098 per month (studio $831, 1BR $1,002, 3BR $1,435, 4BR $1,454). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,892 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 57.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$55,440
Median household income
Education B
41.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.1x
Home value $227,900 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,098/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$8,892/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$55,440
▼ 11% vs national
Per Capita Income
$28,910
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
57.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$227,900
▼ 17% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
65.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,098/mo
▼ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$831
1BR
$1,002
2BR
$1,098
3BR
$1,435
4BR
$1,454

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
▲ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
97.3%
Median Age
25.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,892/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,320/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,112/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,748/yr

What This Means

Campbellton, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C- (52/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 345. Challenges include housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Campbellton, TX affordable?
Campbellton, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C- (52/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $55,440. Median home value is $227,900.
What is the cost of living in Campbellton?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,098/mo. Infant childcare $8,892/yr. Median home value $227,900.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →