What are the schools like in Cool, TX?

School district data for Cool is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cool?

The median household income in Cool, TX is $55,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cool, TX?

Cool has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cool, TX affordable or expensive?

Cool's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cool is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Cool has a violent crime rate of 162.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1212.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cool, TX a Good Place to Live?

Cool is a small town of 122 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,250 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Cool's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Cool 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: 103.3

Cool's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cool costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cool, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cool's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

162.4 /100k

Property Crime

1212.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cool, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cool sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 96.1°F in July, with 31.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cool, TX
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	96.1°F
Annual Precipitation	31.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cool, TX	National Avg
Population	122	—
Median Age	52.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.4%	22.2%
65 and over	29.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garner, TX 3 mi Millsap, TX 3 mi Mineral Wells, TX 4 mi Brazos, TX 11 mi Dennis, TX 14 mi

Cool vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cool, TX affordable or expensive?

Cool's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cool roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cool, TX?

Cool's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cool?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cool, TX a good place to live?

Cool, TX has a population of 122, a median household income of $55,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Cool?

Cool averages 58.0°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.8 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cool?

The population of Cool, Texas is 122 with a median age of 52.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cool?

Key numbers for living in Cool: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $55,250, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cool side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.