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Pampa is a small city of 16,861 in Texas, with a median household income of $52,966
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pampa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pampa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pampa city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.8
Pampa's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pampa costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pampa, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,966
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Pampa's violent crime rate is 553.4 per 100,000 residents
— 46% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
553.4 /100k
Property Crime
1897.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pampa is served primarily by PAMPA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pampa, TX
National Avg
School District
PAMPA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pampa sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 22.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Pampa's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pampa roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,300 and median rent is $844/month.
Pampa's violent crime rate is 553.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1897.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pampa are operated by PAMPA ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pampa, TX has a population of 16,861, a median household income of $52,966, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pampa averages 50.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.8 inches
with about 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pampa, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79065.
The population of Pampa, Texas is 16,861 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pampa: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $91,300, median household income $52,966, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pampa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
