Anderson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grimes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
214 Population 420/sq mi density
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Anderson, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

25.4% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anderson has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,190
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,501M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$549,739
Housing Units128
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,963/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation323 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Anderson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.