Hood County, Texas
Among the top 4% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 10% for sunny days
- bottom 4% for commute time
Hood County is a county in Texas with about 62,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, sunny days, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and commute time.
Official websitehoodcounty.texas.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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84%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in2.5 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 25% of US counties
Home Value$249k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 10% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.22%better than 26% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.52%better than 84% of US counties
Unemployment5.8%better than 30% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.9 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 88% of US counties
Sunny Days278 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 34% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.5better than 29% of US counties
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 70% of US counties
School Quality38.8better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime781/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Crime1126/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Community
Population62,45973rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.584th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2038th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6586th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.4%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.1%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time35 minbetter than 4% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 50% of US counties
Airport Distance58 mibetter than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.69better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hood County an affordable place to live?
- Hood County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hood County?
- The median home value in Hood County is $249k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hood County?
- Median household income in Hood County is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hood County?
- Median gross rent in Hood County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hood County safe?
- Hood County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 781/100k (better than 50%). Property crime is 1126/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hood County?
- Hood County averages 85°F in July and 46°F in January, with 33.9 in of annual precipitation and about 278 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hood County?
- Public-school quality in Hood County is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hood County?
- The average one-way commute in Hood County is 35 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)