At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$20,757 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
Zillow: $179,330
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Nixon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nixon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nixon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nixon residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,757. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nixon is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,330. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 24.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Nixon reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 443/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Nixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nixon has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,363
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$20,757
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$1,011
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$179,330
Housing Units995
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property443/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault242/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation390 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Nixon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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