At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$38,064 per capita
Home Value
$295,000
Zillow: $251,798
Violent Crime
30/100K
1,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Tow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tow a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tow residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,697 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tow is $295,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,798. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Tow reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,535/100K.
Education
5.1% of adults in Tow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tow has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age70.6 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$38,064
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A
Home Value$295,000
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$251,798
Housing Units165
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent30/100K
Property1,535/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tow was built in 1972.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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