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Hico, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hamilton County County
Hico, TX
At a Glance
How Hico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hico a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hico residents earn a median household income of $52,250 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,034. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hico is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,529. Median rent is $725/month, with 33.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Hico reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,254/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Hico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hico has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.