Median Income $79,667

6% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.6%

74% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.2%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 14.0%

289% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.8%

53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population214

Median Age43.5 yrs

Density212/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 89%

Veterans1.2%

Economy

Median Income$79,667

Per Capita$36,768

Unemployment14.0%

Poverty5.8%

County GDP$2,738M

Commute47 min

Health

Obesity35.2%

Uninsured11.6%

Smoking15.5%

Depression26.6%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain47.5 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation379 ft (116 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.6%

High School+82.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%

Commute47 min

Broadband74.0%

Libraries2

Is Neches a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Neches receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Neches has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Neches is $79,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Neches enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Neches has a population of 214 with a density of 212 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 4.2% Hispanic.

Population

214

Total Population

212

People / sq mi

43.5yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%

Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Neches vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Neches vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Neches is $79,667, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Neches vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$79,667
	6% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,768
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,138
IRS Avg AGI	$57,432

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	14.0%
	289% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.8%
	53% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,672
County GDP	$2,738M

Business (County)

Restaurants	89
Healthcare	106
Retail	158
Manufacturing	15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,032
	72% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	47.1 min
Drive Alone	87.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.8%

Walkability

In Neches, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.6% of residents lack health insurance. 15.5% are current smokers. 26.6% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.2%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	32.2%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.5%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.5%
Physical Inactivity	24.7%
Depression	26.6%
Mental Distress	19.9%
Physical Distress	13.4%
Short Sleep	38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.7%
Uninsured	11.6%
	35% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,655
Dentists	1:2,151
Mental Health	1:1,604
Checkup Rate	72.4%
Dental Visits	57.2%
Premature Death	11,854/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.2/10
Exercise Access	36.4%
Healthcare Facilities	106

Neches has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.1°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	47.5 inches
	25% above US avg
Snowfall	0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	379 ft (116 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	212/sq mi
Coordinates	31.8694°N, 95.4848°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48001

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.8-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.6%

D 18.8%

Winner: Republican by 61.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.6%
	74% below US avg
High School+	82.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	212/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	74.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	106
Restaurants	89
Retail Stores	158

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	47.1 min
Drive Alone	87.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.8%

Neches, TX

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

People

Economy

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Neches a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Neches vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Neches vs U.S. Average

Income: Neches vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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