Mission Bend, Texas
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 6% for comfortable days
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Mission Bend is a mid-size city in Texas with about 38,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and income tax. It rates lower on cost of living and summer humidity.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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67%43%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.2 in3.6 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 13% of US places
Home Value$198k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 16% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.71%better than 17% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.81%better than 80% of US places
Unemployment10.2%better than 13% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.4 in89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days122 daysbetter than 94% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.4better than 25% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality47.1better than 30% of US places
Violent Crime940/100kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Crime1245/100kbetter than 39% of US places
Community
Population37,85396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.76100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)10.4%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)30.7%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)42.3%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)14.3%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 24% of US places
Walkability9.8/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.1%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby62.08better than 44% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mission Bend an affordable place to live?
- Mission Bend is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mission Bend?
- The median home value in Mission Bend is $198k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mission Bend?
- Median household income in Mission Bend is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mission Bend?
- Median gross rent in Mission Bend is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mission Bend safe?
- Mission Bend is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 940/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 1245/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mission Bend?
- Mission Bend averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 54.4 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mission Bend?
- Public-school quality in Mission Bend is below average, scoring better than 30% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mission Bend?
- The average one-way commute in Mission Bend is 30 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)