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Cumby, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hopkins County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
743 Population 774/sq mi density
$57,679 Median Income $24,498 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $275,000 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,679 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $872/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cumby, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,679
23% below
$24,498 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $275,000
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Cumby Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
32%
Rent
75%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cumby a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cumby residents earn a median household income of $57,679 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,498. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 979 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cumby is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,000. Median rent is $872/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Cumby reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Cumby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cumby has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population743
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,679
Per Capita$24,498
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$2,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$872
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$275,000
Housing Units326
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,186/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation636 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cumby was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.