At a Glance
Violent Crime
179/100K
3,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Novice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Novice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Novice a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Novice reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,175/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Novice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Novice has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,920
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$168,717
Housing Units30
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property3,175/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain27.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,980 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute44 min
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Novice was built in 1952.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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