What are the schools like in Amargosa, TX?

School district data for Amargosa is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Amargosa?

The median household income in Amargosa, TX is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Amargosa, TX?

Amargosa has an average high temperature of 68.1°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Amargosa, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Amargosa, TX?

Amargosa has a violent crime rate of 459.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1958.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Amargosa, TX a Good Place to Live?

Amargosa is a small town of 364 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Amargosa stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Amargosa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Amargosa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Amargosa metro area.

Metric	Amargosa, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	34.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Amargosa's violent crime rate is 459.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

459.5 /100k

Property Crime

1958.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Amargosa, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Amargosa sees average highs of 68.1°F in January and 97.1°F in July, with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Amargosa, TX
Average High — January	68.1°F
Average High — July	97.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Amargosa, TX	National Avg
Population	364	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Owl Ranch, TX 1 mi Alfred, TX 8 mi South La Paloma, TX 9 mi Westdale, TX 9 mi Alice, TX 10 mi

Amargosa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amargosa, TX affordable or expensive?

Amargosa has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Amargosa, TX?

Amargosa's violent crime rate is 459.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1958.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Amargosa?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Amargosa, TX a good place to live?

Amargosa, TX has a population of 364, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Amargosa?

Amargosa averages 68.1°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Amargosa?

The population of Amargosa, Texas is 364 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Amargosa?

Key numbers for living in Amargosa: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Amargosa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.