What are the schools like in Crockett, TX?

Crockett is served primarily by CROCKETT ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Crockett?

The median household income in Crockett, TX is $37,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Crockett, TX?

Crockett has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Crockett, TX affordable or expensive?

Crockett's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crockett is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,200 and the median rent is $742 per month.

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

Crockett has a violent crime rate of 159.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1482.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crockett, TX a Good Place to Live?

Crockett is a small town of 6,365 in Texas, with a median household income of $37,500 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Crockett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Crockett 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: 90.1

Crockett's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crockett costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crockett, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$742	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crockett's violent crime rate is 159.4 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.4 /100k

Property Crime

1482.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Crockett is served primarily by CROCKETT ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crockett, TX	National Avg
School District	CROCKETT ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crockett sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Crockett, TX
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Crockett, TX	National Avg
Population	6,365	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Latexo, TX 5 mi Grapeland, TX 12 mi Lovelady, TX 13 mi Kennard, TX 16 mi Elkhart, TX 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Crockett

Crockett, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75835

Crockett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crockett, TX affordable or expensive?

Crockett's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crockett roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,200 and median rent is $742/month.

What is the crime rate in Crockett, TX?

Crockett's violent crime rate is 159.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1482.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crockett?

Public schools in Crockett are operated by CROCKETT ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crockett, TX a good place to live?

Crockett, TX has a population of 6,365, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Crockett?

Crockett averages 59.1°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crockett?

Crockett, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75835.

What is the population of Crockett?

The population of Crockett, Texas is 6,365 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crockett?

Key numbers for living in Crockett: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $121,200, median household income $37,500, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crockett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.