Median Income $36,599

51% lower than US avg

Home Value $112,500

60% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.4%

63% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.1%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Bivins Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population198

Median Age63.2 yrs

Density139/mi²

Male / Female31% / 69%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans26.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$36,599

Per Capita$35,232

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,478M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$112,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$183,238

Housing Units116

Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity38.1%

Uninsured12.9%

Smoking15.3%

Depression22.1%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain50.3 in/yr

Sunny Days304/yr

Elevation299 ft (91 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.4%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%

Commute29 min

Broadband55.7%

Libraries3

Is Bivins a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bivins receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Bivins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bivins is $36,599, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bivins is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Bivins enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Bivins has a population of 198 with a density of 139 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 69.2% female and 30.8% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 26.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 60.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 73.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

198

Total Population

139

People / sq mi

63.2yrs

Median Age

62% above US avg

1.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 30.8%

Female 69.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bivins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bivins vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bivins is $36,599, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,232. The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 568 business establishments, including 64 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bivins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$36,599
	51% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,232
Avg Weekly Wage	$923
IRS Avg AGI	$57,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	568
County GDP	$1,478M

Business (County)

Restaurants	64
Healthcare	44
Retail	74
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,255
	22% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.1 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bivins is $112,500, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $183,238, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 116 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. The average annual property tax is $4,255 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$112,500
	60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$183,238

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	31.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	80.9%
Housing Units	116
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,255
	22% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.78%

In Bivins, 38.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 35.6% have high blood pressure. 15.3% are current smokers. 18.8% report binge drinking. 24.8% are physically inactive. 22.1% report depression. 18.3% experience frequent mental distress. 12.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,760. The dentist ratio is 1:3,171. 36.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bivins vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.1%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	35.6%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	24.8%
Depression	22.1%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	12.8%
Short Sleep	41.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	73.8%
Uninsured	12.9%
	50% above US avg
Primary Care	1:4,760
Dentists	1:3,171
Mental Health	1:2,866
Checkup Rate	73.3%
Dental Visits	53.3%
Premature Death	14,420/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.6/10
Exercise Access	36.1%
Healthcare Facilities	44

Bivins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	50.3 inches
	32% above US avg
Snowfall	0.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	299 ft (91 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	139/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0189°N, 94.1920°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cass County County
County FIPS	48067

Bivins is located in Cass County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 82.7% of the vote, a 65.7-point margin. 55.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 44 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 100% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.7%

D 17%

Winner: Republican by 65.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.4%
	63% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	139/sq mi
Total Area	1.4 sq mi
County	Cass County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	55.7%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	44
Restaurants	64
Retail Stores	74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.1 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Bivins, TX

How Bivins Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Bivins a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Bivins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Bivins vs U.S. Average

Income: Bivins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bivins vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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