The basics
Total Population
285
Median Age
56.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$240,000
Higher than 59%
Median Property Tax
$1,629
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.26
Higher than 87%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
91.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28
Avg Temperature (°F)
61.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
95.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
74.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
12.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
88.8
Higher than 83%
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 79842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79842 is $240,000, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79842 is $1,629, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79842 cost about 5.26× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79842?
- ZIP Code 79842 averages 61.5°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.8 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →