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Living in Post

In Post, unemployment is 8.6% (2024).

The population of Post totalled 3,594 at the end of 2024. An unemployment rate of 8.58% was measured at the end of 2024. Post had a foreign population of 618 at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0714 sources

Population3,594people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,095EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Median rent759.4EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate8.58%country median 4.6% — 88% aboveOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Post?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Post.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Post recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet13Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan14Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)892.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent759.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official

Is Post a good place to live?

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 31–53%
Family52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement59%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 46–72%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

17.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 618 of 3,594 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Post is 8.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,095 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate8.58 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official

What does a salary buy in Post?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Post median gross pay: €2,095 (2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables, 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€0of €0 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.outside the model's range
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €893
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish—
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Post. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Post. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents21.53 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release4Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Post when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Post's nearest airport was LBB, 67 km away and offered 7 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport7 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights7Official
Distance to the nearest major airport67 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)LBB3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Post. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Post.

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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 5.7°C in January to 28.1°C in July. Post's monthly precipitation totalled 20.1 mm in January and 59.9 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.28 · Feb 15.83 · Mar 20.33 · Apr 25.22 · May 29.5 · Jun 33.61 · Jul 35.11 · Aug 34.56 · Sep 30.22 · Oct 25.28 · Nov 18.61 · Dec 13.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.78 · Feb -0.278 · Mar 3.89 · Apr 8.28 · May 14 · Jun 18.89 · Jul 21 · Aug 20.39 · Sep 16.17 · Oct 10 · Nov 3.44 · Dec -0.833 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.72 · Feb 7.78 · Mar 12.11 · Apr 16.72 · May 21.72 · Jun 26.22 · Jul 28.06 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 23.22 · Oct 17.67 · Nov 11.06 · Dec 6.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 20.07 · Feb 24.64 · Mar 25.4 · Apr 42.16 · May 69.09 · Jun 83.31 · Jul 59.94 · Aug 62.48 · Sep 71.88 · Oct 43.94 · Nov 33.27 · Dec 24.89 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Oklahoma City ±1.5 °C. Elsewhere: Tarragona (Spain) ±2.8 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±2.6 °C, Girona (Spain) ±2.7 °C, Granada (Spain) ±2.0 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±2.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Post spanned 9.7 km² at the end of 2025. Post's population density measured 370.6 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area9.7 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)10Official
Foreign-resident share14.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents618 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Population density370.6 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)12Official
Population3,594 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program12Official

Alternatives for people set on Post

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Alternative cities in United States

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Is Post part of Lubbock?

Post is in the published commuting zone of Lubbock; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Lubbock city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source9

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Post?

The unemployment rate is 8.58 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Post?

The published population is 3,594 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Post?

618 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Post a good place to live?

Post may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Post part of Lubbock?

Post is in the published commuting zone of Lubbock; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  4. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15

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