Nacogdoches, Texas
Among the top 21% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 48% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US places
- top 1% for air quality
- top 5% for commute time
- bottom 8% for summer humidity
Nacogdoches is a mid-size city in Texas with about 32,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include air quality, commute time, and income tax. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websiteci.nacogdoches.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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81%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.5 in
oppressive 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$38k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$161k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$873better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.29%better than 34% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.24%better than 75% of US places
Unemployment8.2%better than 19% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.9 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.7better than 50% of US places
Air Quality6 AQIbetter than 99% of US places
School Quality54.3better than 43% of US places
Violent Crime1981/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Crime2015/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Community
Population32,14896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age24.43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3257th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.8%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)26.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.7%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance119 mibetter than 28% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 46% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.27better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nacogdoches an affordable place to live?
- Nacogdoches is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Nacogdoches?
- The median home value in Nacogdoches is $161k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Nacogdoches?
- Median household income in Nacogdoches is $38k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Nacogdoches?
- Median gross rent in Nacogdoches is $873 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Nacogdoches safe?
- Nacogdoches is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1981/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2015/100k.
- What is the weather like in Nacogdoches?
- Nacogdoches averages 83°F in July and 48°F in January, with 49.9 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Nacogdoches?
- Public-school quality in Nacogdoches is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Nacogdoches?
- The average one-way commute in Nacogdoches 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)