At a Glance
Violent Crime
166/100K
331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Briggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briggs a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Briggs reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 331/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Briggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Briggs has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female73% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,446
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$538,280
Housing Units44
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property331/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,086 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Briggs was built in 2008.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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