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Camp Wood is a small town of 970 in Texas, with a median household income of $37,083
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Camp Wood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Camp Wood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Camp Wood 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: 85.3
Camp Wood's overall cost of living index is 85.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Camp Wood costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Camp Wood, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$39,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Camp Wood's violent crime rate is 115.9 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.9 /100k
Property Crime
1593.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Camp Wood is served primarily by NUECES CANYON CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Camp Wood, TX
National Avg
School District
NUECES CANYON CISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Camp Wood sees average highs of 62.7°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 27.7 inches of annual precipitation
.
Camp Wood's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Camp Wood roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $39,100 and median rent is $822/month.
Camp Wood's violent crime rate is 115.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1593.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Camp Wood are operated by NUECES CANYON CISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 2.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Camp Wood, TX has a population of 970, a median household income of $37,083, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Camp Wood averages 62.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.7 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Camp Wood, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78833.
The population of Camp Wood, Texas is 970 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Camp Wood: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $39,100, median household income $37,083, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camp Wood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
