Armstrong County, Texas
Among the top 14% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
- top 1% for unemployment
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 4% for park & nature access
Armstrong County is a county in Texas with about 1,912 residents. It grades A for weather and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include unemployment, income tax, and sunny days. It rates lower on amenities nearby and park & nature access.
Official websiteco.armstrong.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.8 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 47% of US counties
Home Value$168k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$942better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.35%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.91%better than 87% of US counties
Unemployment0.2%better than 99% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation20.8 in14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.7 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days281 daysbetter than 91% of US counties
Summer Humidity58°Fbetter than 82% of US counties
Comfortable Days52 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk20.0better than 78% of US counties
School Quality40.1better than 16% of US counties
Violent Crime706/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime1412/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Community
Population1,9123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.971st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+86100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.0%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.4%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 65% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 31% of US counties
Airport Distance214 mibetter than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.4%better than 81% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 4% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Armstrong County an affordable place to live?
- Armstrong County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Armstrong County?
- The median home value in Armstrong County is $168k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Armstrong County?
- Median household income in Armstrong County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Armstrong County?
- Median gross rent in Armstrong County is $942 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Armstrong County safe?
- Armstrong County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 706/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 1412/100k.
- What is the weather like in Armstrong County?
- Armstrong County averages 81°F in July and 39°F in January, with 20.8 in of annual precipitation and about 281 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Armstrong County?
- Public-school quality in Armstrong County is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Armstrong County?
- The average one-way commute in Armstrong County is 22 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)