Caldwell County, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 6% for commute time
Caldwell County is a county in Texas with about 46,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on sunny days and commute time.
Official websiteco.caldwell.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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71%49%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in2.5 in
muggy 58%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 24% of US counties
Home Value$185k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.51%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.90%better than 82% of US counties
Unemployment2.4%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.5 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 90% of US counties
Sunny Days195 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 22% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.8better than 20% of US counties
School Quality40.2better than 16% of US counties
Violent Crime778/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Crime582/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Community
Population46,14167th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.820th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5284th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0161st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)36.7%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.4%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)55.1%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 6% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 32% of US counties
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.29better than 74% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Caldwell County an affordable place to live?
- Caldwell County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Caldwell County?
- The median home value in Caldwell County is $185k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Caldwell County?
- Median household income in Caldwell County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Caldwell County?
- Median gross rent in Caldwell County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Caldwell County safe?
- Caldwell County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 778/100k (better than 50%). Property crime is 582/100k.
- What is the weather like in Caldwell County?
- Caldwell County averages 85°F in July and 51°F in January, with 35.5 in of annual precipitation and about 195 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Caldwell County?
- Public-school quality in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
- The average one-way commute in Caldwell County is 34 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)