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Crime in Yoakum summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Yoakum. Key points include:
There were 58 total crimes in Yoakum in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Yoakum is 991.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Yoakum is 273.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Yoakum is 718.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Yoakum is -53.20% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Yoakum Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Yoakum / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 58 | 991.8 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 273.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 239.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 42 | 718.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 256.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 22 | 376.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 85.5 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Yoakum summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Yoakum. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Yoakum is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Yoakum is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Yoakum is $214,801.
The median income in Yoakum is $46,810.
Yoakum's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Yoakum Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Yoakum | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Yoakum, TX Weather
The average high in Yoakum is 80.5° and the average low is 58.4°.
There are 56.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Yoakum |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 80.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Yoakum Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Yoakum
The current population in Yoakum is 5,846. The population has decreased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,846 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 5,649 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 5,841 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,815 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 5,762 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 5,996 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 6,233 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 6,231 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 5,865 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 5,483 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 5,540 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,514 | -9.6% |
| 2012 | 6,102 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,028 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 6,169 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Yoakum
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Yoakum is:
34.0% White with 1,985 White residents.
4.6% African American with 266 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 118 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 78 Two Or More residents.
58.1% Hispanic with 3,396 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Yoakum | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 58.1% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Yoakum
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Yoakum is 47.2% female with 2,760 female residents.
Yoakum is 52.8% male with 3,086 male residents.
| Gender | Yoakum | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Yoakum for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Yoakum completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Yoakum completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Yoakum completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Yoakum completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Yoakum completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Yoakum completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Yoakum completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Yoakum completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Yoakum completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Yoakum | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Yoakum, Texas
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5.1% of households in Yoakum earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Yoakum earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.9% of households in Yoakum earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.4% of households in Yoakum earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Yoakum earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Yoakum earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Yoakum earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.7% of households in Yoakum earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Yoakum earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Yoakum earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Yoakum | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
