What are the schools like in Daingerfield, TX?

Daingerfield is served primarily by DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Daingerfield?

The median household income in Daingerfield, TX is $40,573 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Daingerfield, TX?

Daingerfield has an average high temperature of 54.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Daingerfield, TX affordable or expensive?

Daingerfield's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Daingerfield is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,800 and the median rent is $718 per month.

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

Daingerfield has a violent crime rate of 680.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3081.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Daingerfield, TX a Good Place to Live?

Daingerfield is a small town of 2,502 in Texas, with a median household income of $40,573 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Daingerfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Daingerfield 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: 86.7

Daingerfield's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Daingerfield costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Daingerfield, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$718	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,573	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Daingerfield's violent crime rate is 680.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

680.3 /100k

Property Crime

3081.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Daingerfield is served primarily by DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Daingerfield, TX	National Avg
School District	DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Daingerfield sees average highs of 54.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Daingerfield, TX
Average High — January	54.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Daingerfield, TX	National Avg
Population	2,502	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hughes Springs, TX 6 mi Lone Star, TX 6 mi Omaha, TX 11 mi Naples, TX 12 mi Avinger, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Daingerfield

Daingerfield, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75638

Daingerfield vs Other Cities

Daingerfield, TX vs Hughes Springs, TX Daingerfield, TX vs Lone Star, TX Daingerfield, TX vs Omaha, TX Daingerfield, TX vs Naples, TX Daingerfield, TX vs Avinger, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daingerfield, TX affordable or expensive?

Daingerfield's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Daingerfield roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,800 and median rent is $718/month.

What is the crime rate in Daingerfield, TX?

Daingerfield's violent crime rate is 680.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3081.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Daingerfield?

Public schools in Daingerfield are operated by DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Daingerfield, TX a good place to live?

Daingerfield, TX has a population of 2,502, a median household income of $40,573, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. 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 Daingerfield?

Daingerfield averages 54.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Daingerfield?

Daingerfield, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75638.

What is the population of Daingerfield?

The population of Daingerfield, Texas is 2,502 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Daingerfield?

Key numbers for living in Daingerfield: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $63,800, median household income $40,573, crime index 166 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Daingerfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.