At a Glance
Median Income
$79,667
$36,768 per capita
Violent Crime
168/100K
5,223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Neches Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neches's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neches a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Neches residents earn a median household income of $79,667 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,768. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,672 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Neches reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,223/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Neches hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neches has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,667
Per Capita$36,768
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$172,079
Housing Units73
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property5,223/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation379 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute47 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Neches was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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