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Nixon, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,363
Population
1,515/sq mi density
$40,833
Median Income
$20,757 per capita
$78,100
Home Value
$179,330 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
300 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,833 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Nixon (12)
Bastrop State Park
State Park
7,613 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blanco State Park
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buescher State Park
State Park
1,073 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Choke Canyon State Park
State Park
3,097 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nations, the growth of cattle ranching in the Mexican period, and the movement for Texan independence and statehood.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Due to the length of El Camino de los Tejas National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather S...
Guadalupe River State Park
State Park
1,901 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lockhart State Park
State Park
264 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by p...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Overall, the park enjoys a sunny, mild climate during three seasons of the year. Spring: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Rain is common in April and May. Summer: Temperatures range fr...
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
State Park
763 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
McKinney Falls State Park
State Park
718 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palmetto State Park
State Park
297 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. They changed life in this region, introducing new technologies while enforcing new cultural guidelines...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, ...
Weather: Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 95°F and is rarely below 29°F or above 100°F. The warm season lasts from May through September with an average daily high tempe...