What are the schools like in Anson, TX?

Anson is served primarily by ANSON ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Anson?

The median household income in Anson, TX is $43,576 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Anson, TX?

Anson has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Anson, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Anson, TX affordable or expensive?

Anson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Anson is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,700 and the median rent is $917 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Anson, TX?

Anson has a violent crime rate of 49.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 214.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Anson, TX a Good Place to Live?

Anson is a small town of 2,000 in Texas, with a median household income of $43,576 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Anson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Anson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Anson city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Anson's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Anson costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Anson, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,576	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Anson's violent crime rate is 49.8 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.8 /100k

Property Crime

214.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Anson is served primarily by ANSON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anson, TX	National Avg
School District	ANSON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Anson sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 95.6°F in July, with 25.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Anson, TX
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	95.6°F
Annual Precipitation	25.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Anson, TX	National Avg
Population	2,000	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hawley, TX 11 mi Lueders, TX 16 mi Hamlin, TX 17 mi McCaulley, TX 18 mi Impact, TX 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Anson

Anson, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79501

Anson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson, TX affordable or expensive?

Anson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Anson roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,700 and median rent is $917/month.

What is the crime rate in Anson, TX?

Anson's violent crime rate is 49.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Anson?

Public schools in Anson are operated by ANSON ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anson, TX a good place to live?

Anson, TX has a population of 2,000, a median household income of $43,576, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Anson?

Anson averages 57.3°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.4 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Anson?

Anson, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79501.

What is the population of Anson?

The population of Anson, Texas is 2,000 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anson?

Key numbers for living in Anson: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $58,700, median household income $43,576, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.