Texas · Metropolitan Area
Tool is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,399. Residents earn $71,964 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tool receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Tool offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tool is $71,964, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tool is $163,700, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tool is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,471 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Tool enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,964 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,674 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,125 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,668 |
| County GDP | $6,967M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 205 |
| Retail | 327 |
| Manufacturing | 109 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,453 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.55% |
| Commute Time | 44.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $163,700 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $263,905 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $248 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 29.0% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,120 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,453 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.55% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,809/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 205 |
| Total Violent | 133.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 89.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,471.2/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 624.2/100K |
| Theft | 713.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 133.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2805°N, 96.1727°W |
| County FIPS | 48257 |
Winner: Republican by 27.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 205 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 327 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 44.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |