Nolan County, Texas
Among the top 4% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
- top 4% for sunny days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 9% for violent crime
Nolan County is a county in Texas with about 15,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sunny days, income tax, and commute time. It rates lower on amenities nearby and violent crime.
Official websiteco.nolan.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.4 in1.0 in
humid 54%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$91k7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$810better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.56%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.71%better than 87% of US counties
Unemployment6.6%better than 19% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation21.4 in15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.2 inbetter than 71% of US counties
Sunny Days300 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 78% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.8better than 61% of US counties
School Quality59.9better than 60% of US counties
Violent Crime1806/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Crime1209/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Community
Population14,65732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.615th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.4%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)39.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability7.5/20better than 82% of US counties
Airport Distance200 mibetter than 14% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.0%better than 20% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 14% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nolan County an affordable place to live?
- Nolan County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Nolan County?
- The median home value in Nolan County is $91k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Nolan County?
- Median household income in Nolan County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Nolan County?
- Median gross rent in Nolan County is $810 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Nolan County safe?
- Nolan County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1806/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 1209/100k.
- What is the weather like in Nolan County?
- Nolan County averages 83°F in July and 45°F in January, with 21.4 in of annual precipitation and about 300 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Nolan County?
- Public-school quality in Nolan County is above average, scoring better than 60% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Nolan County?
- The average one-way commute in Nolan County is 18 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)