C-

Oklaunion, TX

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Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 162 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Oklaunion, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 162 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $60,417, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 9.8% 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 $993 per month (studio $752, 1BR $757, 3BR $1,191, 4BR $1,512). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,760 per year, consuming 11% 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. Strengths visible in the raw data for Oklaunion, TX include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 11.1% and poverty 17.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$60,417
Median household income
Education F
9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B+
$993/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$6,760/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$60,417
▼ 3% vs national
Per Capita Income
$25,382
Unemployment Rate
11.1%
Poverty Rate
17.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
92.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$993/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$752
1BR
$757
2BR
$993
3BR
$1,191
4BR
$1,512

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
▼ 20 ppt vs national
High School+
22.4%
Median Age
62.7
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,760/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,344/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,188/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,824/yr

What This Means

Oklaunion, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 162. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Oklaunion, TX affordable?
Oklaunion, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $60,417.
What is the cost of living in Oklaunion?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $993/mo. Infant childcare $6,760/yr.
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 →