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Goree, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
135 Population 93/sq mi density
$25,000 Home Value $97,638 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Goree, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$25,000
91% below
Zillow: $97,638
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr

How Goree Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
9%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goree a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goree is $25,000 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,638. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Goree reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Goree hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goree has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,011
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$299M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

Home Value$25,000
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$97,638
Housing Units133
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property612/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,276/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,451 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute16 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Goree was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.