Median Income $51,394

32% lower than US avg

Home Value $105,400

63% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.5%

87% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 45.1%

40% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.3%

65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population448

Median Age33.5 yrs

Density285/mi²

Male / Female38% / 62%

Largest GroupWhite 66%

Veterans1.9%

Economy

Median Income$51,394

Per Capita$19,303

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty4.3%

County GDP$17,387M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$105,400

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units109

Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity45.1%

Uninsured42.6%

Smoking18.3%

Depression21.4%

Heart Disease8.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain25.7 in/yr

Sunny Days312/yr

Elevation57 ft (17 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.5%

High School+62.2%

Graduate+3.7%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%

Commute17 min

Broadband49.6%

Libraries9

Is Bixby a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bixby 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, high obesity rates. Bixby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bixby is $51,394, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bixby is $105,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Bixby has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Bixby has a population of 448 with a density of 285 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.8%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

448

Total Population

285

People / sq mi

33.5yrs

Median Age

14% below US avg

1.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.7%

Female 62.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bixby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	56.1%
	29% below US avg
Spanish	43.9%
	228% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bixby vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bixby is $51,394, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Bixby vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$51,394
	32% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$19,303
Avg Weekly Wage	$857
IRS Avg AGI	$48,428

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.3%
	65% below US avg
Establishments (County)	7,200
County GDP	$17,387M

Business (County)

Restaurants	815
Healthcare	1,060
Retail	1,030
Manufacturing	186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,394
	83% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	6.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.3 min
Drive Alone	87.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bixby is $105,400, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$105,400
	63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	30.5%

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	84.6%
Housing Units	109
Median Year Built	2002

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,394
	83% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.07%

In Bixby, 45.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 42.6% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 44.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	45.1%
	40% above US avg
Diabetes	21.1%
Heart Disease	8.0%
High Blood Pressure	36.3%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	8.5%
Cancer	4.4%
Stroke	4.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.3%
	31% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.0%
Physical Inactivity	44.1%
Depression	21.4%
Mental Distress	19.4%
Physical Distress	20.1%
Short Sleep	43.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	81.0%
Uninsured	42.6%
	395% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,034
Dentists	1:3,127
Mental Health	1:1,028
Checkup Rate	70.3%
Dental Visits	36.8%
Premature Death	9,065/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	4.8/10
Exercise Access	74.5%
Healthcare Facilities	1,060

Bixby has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.7 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	75.0°F
	39% above US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	25.7 inches
	32% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	57 ft (17 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	285/sq mi
Coordinates	26.1441°N, 97.8540°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cameron County County
County FIPS	48061

Bixby is located in Cameron County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.8-point margin. 49.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.5%

D 46.7%

Winner: Republican by 5.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	4.5%
	87% below US avg
High School+	62.2%
Graduate Degree+	3.7%
School Test Score	5.10

F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	285/sq mi
Total Area	1.6 sq mi
County	Cameron County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	49.6%
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	1,060
Restaurants	815
Retail Stores	1,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	32
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.3 min
Drive Alone	87.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.9%

Bixby, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Bixby a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Bixby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Bixby vs U.S. Average

Income: Bixby 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: Bixby 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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