Hunt County, Texas
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 15% for annual snowfall
- bottom 12% for commute time
Hunt County is a county in Texas with about 102,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, annual snowfall, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on monthly rent and commute time.
Official websitehuntcounty.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.1 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 20% of US counties
Home Value$184k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 16% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.40%better than 18% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.55%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment5.8%better than 29% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.6 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 85% of US counties
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.2better than 17% of US counties
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 77% of US counties
School Quality65.0better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime981/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Crime1149/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Community
Population101,59681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.619th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9730th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.6%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 12% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 41% of US counties
Airport Distance49 mibetter than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.5%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.91better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 72% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hunt County an affordable place to live?
- Hunt County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hunt County?
- The median home value in Hunt County is $184k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hunt County?
- Median household income in Hunt County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hunt County?
- Median gross rent in Hunt County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hunt County safe?
- Hunt County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 981/100k (better than 36%). Property crime is 1149/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hunt County?
- Hunt County averages 85°F in July and 46°F in January, with 45.6 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hunt County?
- Public-school quality in Hunt County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hunt County?
- The average one-way commute in Hunt County is 31 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)