Red River County, Texas
Among the top 8% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
- top 8% for cost of living
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 5% for broadband access
Red River County is a county in Texas with about 12,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on walkability and broadband access.
Official websiteco.red-river.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.3 in
muggy 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 92% of US counties
Home Value$114k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$688better than 82% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 76% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.50%better than 88% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.7 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.6 inbetter than 74% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 17% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.7better than 34% of US counties
School Quality57.7better than 56% of US counties
Violent Crime292/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Crime525/100kbetter than 71% of US counties
Community
Population11,62726th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3863rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.2%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.8%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 23% of US counties
Walkability4.7/20better than 13% of US counties
Airport Distance119 mibetter than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access67.5%better than 5% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.16better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Red River County an affordable place to live?
- Red River County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 92% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Red River County?
- The median home value in Red River County is $114k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Red River County?
- Median household income in Red River County is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Red River County?
- Median gross rent in Red River County is $688 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Red River County safe?
- Red River County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 292/100k (better than 84%). Property crime is 525/100k.
- What is the weather like in Red River County?
- Red River County averages 83°F in July and 44°F in January, with 48.7 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Red River County?
- Public-school quality in Red River County is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Red River County?
- The average one-way commute in Red River County is 28 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)