Burleson County, Texas
Among the top 15% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
- top 7% for comfortable days
- top 7% for annual snowfall
Burleson County is a county in Texas with about 18,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on summer humidity and commute time.
Official websiteburlesoncountytx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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76%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.8 in
muggy 61%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$977better than 25% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.06%better than 35% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.00%better than 92% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.8 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 93% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 24% of US counties
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.1better than 69% of US counties
School Quality61.5better than 63% of US counties
Violent Crime592/100kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Crime791/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Community
Population17,95838th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.173rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.4%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)21.6%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 23% of US counties
Walkability5.6/20better than 34% of US counties
Airport Distance66 mibetter than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.4%better than 34% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.67better than 44% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 75% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Burleson County an affordable place to live?
- Burleson County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Burleson County?
- The median home value in Burleson County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Burleson County?
- Median household income in Burleson County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Burleson County?
- Median gross rent in Burleson County is $977 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Burleson County safe?
- Burleson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 592/100k (better than 63%). Property crime is 791/100k.
- What is the weather like in Burleson County?
- Burleson County averages 85°F in July and 51°F in January, with 40.8 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Burleson County?
- Public-school quality in Burleson County is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Burleson County?
- The average one-way commute in Burleson County is 29 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)