Tioga, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Tioga is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,212. Residents earn $86,477 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,212 Population 615/sq mi density
$86,477 Median Income $35,717 per capita
$290,900 Home Value $377,668 Zillow
$1,637 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,477 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$290,900 home value, $1,637/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,477
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,900
3% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,637
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,212
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,477
Per Capita$35,717
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$8,370M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,900
Rent$1,637
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$377,668

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,341/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary976/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation666 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Libraries9

Is Tioga a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tioga receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Tioga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tioga is $86,477, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tioga is $290,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,637 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Tioga is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,341 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Tioga enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Tioga has a population of 1,212 with a density of 615 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 3.5% Hispanic.

Population

1,212
Total Population
615
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Tioga vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tioga vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tioga is $86,477, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Tioga vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,477
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,717
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
IRS Avg AGI$77,812

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,223
County GDP$8,370M

Business (County)

Restaurants260
Healthcare387
Retail463
Manufacturing118

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,307
109% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Tioga is $290,900, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,637 (41% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $377,668.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,900
3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$377,668

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,637
41% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,307
109% above US avg
Effective Rate2.51%
In Tioga, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate72.0%
Premature Death9,794/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access77.6%
Healthcare Facilities387
Tioga has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,341 per 100,000 (32% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Tioga vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,341.5/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary975.6/100K
Theft365.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Tioga has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates33.4721°N, 96.9157°W
County FIPS48181
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.7%
D 22.5%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density615/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities387
Restaurants260
Retail Stores463

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home6.8%

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