Lufkin, Texas
Among the top 15% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 3% for property crime
Lufkin is a mid-size city in Texas with about 34,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on summer humidity and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.4 in
oppressive 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 72% of US places
Home Value$144k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$962better than 44% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.44%better than 28% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.29%better than 89% of US places
Unemployment6.9%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.9 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US places
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.5better than 64% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 73% of US places
School Quality59.0better than 51% of US places
Violent Crime1946/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Property Crime3690/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population34,16596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.617th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)43.1%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.5%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)33.7%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance99 mibetter than 37% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.0%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.90better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lufkin an affordable place to live?
- Lufkin is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lufkin?
- The median home value in Lufkin is $144k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lufkin?
- Median household income in Lufkin is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lufkin?
- Median gross rent in Lufkin is $962 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lufkin safe?
- Lufkin is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1946/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 3690/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lufkin?
- Lufkin averages 83°F in July and 49°F in January, with 50.9 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lufkin?
- Public-school quality in Lufkin is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lufkin?
- The average one-way commute in Lufkin is 17 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)