Navarro County, Texas
Among the top 5% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 9% for income tax
Navarro County is a county in Texas with about 53,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, income tax, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on school quality and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.navarro.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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84%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.1 in2.8 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$40kbetter than 99% of US counties
Home Value$142k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$978better than 25% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.35%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.12%better than 85% of US counties
Unemployment5.6%better than 33% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.3 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 79% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 24% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.3better than 24% of US counties
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 30% of US counties
School Quality42.3better than 21% of US counties
Violent Crime1231/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Crime1441/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Community
Population52,83470th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.519th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.5%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)29.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 32% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 46% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.1%better than 37% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.41better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Navarro County an affordable place to live?
- Navarro County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $40k, better than 99% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Navarro County?
- The median home value in Navarro County is $142k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Navarro County?
- Median household income in Navarro County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Navarro County?
- Median gross rent in Navarro County is $978 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Navarro County safe?
- Navarro County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1231/100k (better than 25%). Property crime is 1441/100k.
- What is the weather like in Navarro County?
- Navarro County averages 85°F in July and 48°F in January, with 42.3 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Navarro County?
- Public-school quality in Navarro County is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Navarro County?
- The average one-way commute in Navarro County is 27 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)