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Huxley, TX

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Huxley is a small town in Texas with a population of 358. Residents earn $43,188 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
358 Population 175/sq mi density
$43,188 Median Income $27,722 per capita
$87,500 Home Value
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,188
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Huxley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population358
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,188
Per Capita$27,722
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,249M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units266
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured15.8%
Smoking21.0%
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation198 ft (60 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute41 min
Broadband78.8%
Libraries5

Is Huxley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Huxley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Huxley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Huxley is $43,188, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Huxley is $87,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Huxley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Huxley has a population of 358 with a density of 175 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

358
Total Population
175
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Huxley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Huxley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huxley is $43,188, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Huxley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,188
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,722
Avg Weekly Wage$870
IRS Avg AGI$67,394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)588
County GDP$1,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare48
Retail74
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,671
52% below US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.0 min
Drive Alone76.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Huxley is $87,500, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,500
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.1%
Housing Units266
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,671
52% below US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Huxley, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.8% of residents lack health insurance. 21.0% are current smokers. 28.4% report depression. 31.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Huxley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD9.7%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.0%
50% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress22.3%
Physical Distress16.6%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.8%
Uninsured15.8%
84% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.7%
Dental Visits47.1%
Premature Death13,189/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.9/10
Exercise Access37.4%
Healthcare Facilities48
Huxley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.5 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.5 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation198 ft (60 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates31.7309°N, 93.8733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS22085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70.1-point margin. 78.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.7%
D 14.6%

Winner: Republican by 70.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+5.5%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density175/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants25
Retail Stores74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.0 min
Drive Alone76.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

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