McCulloch County, Texas
Among the top 20% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
- top 8% for estimated total tax burden
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 8% for unemployment
McCulloch County is a county in Texas with about 7,638 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on park & nature access and unemployment.
Official websiteco.mcculloch.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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77%55%clearovercast
Precipitation 2.7 in1.6 in
humid 56%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 57% of US counties
Home Value$99k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$816better than 51% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 86% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.21%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 burden4.95%better than 92% of US counties
Unemployment8.7%better than 8% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.5 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 39% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 58% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk10.1better than 88% of US counties
School Quality56.3better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime703/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime1312/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population7,63817th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7193rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.9%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.9%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)32.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability7.0/20better than 74% of US counties
Airport Distance122 mibetter than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 10% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is McCulloch County an affordable place to live?
- McCulloch County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 57% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McCulloch County?
- The median home value in McCulloch County is $99k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McCulloch County?
- Median household income in McCulloch County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McCulloch County?
- Median gross rent in McCulloch County is $816 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McCulloch County safe?
- McCulloch County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 703/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 1312/100k.
- What is the weather like in McCulloch County?
- McCulloch County averages 84°F in July and 48°F in January, with 27.5 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McCulloch County?
- Public-school quality in McCulloch County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in McCulloch County?
- The average one-way commute in McCulloch County is 19 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)