Texas
Hudson is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,017. Residents earn $51,733 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hudson receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hudson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hudson is $51,733, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hudson is $169,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,131 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 954 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,629 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Hudson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,733 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,415 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,952 |
| County GDP | $4,478M |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Healthcare | 302 |
| Retail | 309 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,753 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.00% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $169,000 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,131 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,753 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.00% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,483/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 302 |
| Total Violent | 954.0/100K |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 148.4/100K |
| Robbery | 42.4/100K |
| Assault | 763.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,628.8/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 805.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,696.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3192°N, 94.7847°W |
| County FIPS | 48005 |
Winner: Republican by 52 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 302 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Retail Stores | 309 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |