Anderson County, Texas
Among the top 22% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 9% for summer humidity
Anderson County is a county in Texas with about 58,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for getting around. Standout strengths include income tax, park & nature access, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on walkability and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.anderson.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.1 in3.5 in
oppressive 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 65% of US counties
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$972better than 26% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.47%better than 89% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 66% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.6 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 88% of US counties
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 61% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 9% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.6better than 26% of US counties
School Quality51.7better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime782/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Crime847/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Community
Population58,07772nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.330th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5487th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.6199th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.7%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.3%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 59% of US counties
Walkability4.8/20better than 15% of US counties
Airport Distance101 mibetter than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.7%better than 40% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.17better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Anderson County an affordable place to live?
- Anderson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 65% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Anderson County?
- The median home value in Anderson County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Anderson County?
- Median household income in Anderson County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Anderson County?
- Median gross rent in Anderson County is $972 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Anderson County safe?
- Anderson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 782/100k (better than 50%). Property crime is 847/100k.
- What is the weather like in Anderson County?
- Anderson County averages 83°F in July and 48°F in January, with 46.6 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Anderson County?
- Public-school quality in Anderson County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Anderson County?
- The average one-way commute in Anderson County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)