Caney City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
135 Population 117/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $60,297 per capita
$736 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Caney City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,083
24% below
$60,297 per capita
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Caney City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Rent
63%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caney City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Caney City residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,297. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Education

28.1% of adults in Caney City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caney City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$60,297
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$736
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$151,305
Housing Units178
Rent Burden13.6%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,374/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation344 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute37 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Caney City was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.