Buckholts is a small town of 463 in Texas, with a median household income of $31,167
and a 13.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Buckholts stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Buckholts is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Buckholts 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: 83.5
Buckholts's overall cost of living index is 83.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Buckholts costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Buckholts, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$36,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Buckholts's violent crime rate is 257.8 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
257.8 /100k
Property Crime
676.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Buckholts is served primarily by BUCKHOLTS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Buckholts, TX
National Avg
School District
BUCKHOLTS ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Buckholts sees average highs of 60.8°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Buckholts's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Buckholts roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $36,900 and median rent is $675/month.
Buckholts's violent crime rate is 257.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 676.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Buckholts are operated by BUCKHOLTS ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 7.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Buckholts, TX has a population of 463, a median household income of $31,167, and an unemployment rate of 13.6%.
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.
Buckholts averages 60.8°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Buckholts, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76518.
The population of Buckholts, Texas is 463 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Buckholts: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $36,900, median household income $31,167, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buckholts side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
