The basics
Total Population
2,177
Median Age
43.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$79,300
Lower than 87%
Median Property Tax
$769
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.35
Lower than 85%
Median Rent
$1,043
Higher than 63%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
63.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
95
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
70.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
10.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
95.1
Higher than 93%
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 79855: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79855?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79855 is $79,300, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79855?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79855 is $769, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79855 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79855 cost about 1.35× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79855?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79855 is $1,043 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79855?
- ZIP Code 79855 averages 63.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.1°F, winter lows around 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79855 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79855's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.1 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →