What are the schools like in Electra, TX?

Electra is served primarily by ELECTRA ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Electra?

The median household income in Electra, TX is $44,922 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Electra, TX?

Electra has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 97.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Electra, TX affordable or expensive?

Electra's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Electra is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $49,100 and the median rent is $705 per month.

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

Electra has a violent crime rate of 265.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1104.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Electra, TX a Good Place to Live?

Electra is a small town of 2,137 in Texas, with a median household income of $44,922 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Electra is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Electra 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: 88.9

Electra's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Electra costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Electra, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$49,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$705	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,922	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Electra's violent crime rate is 265.0 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

265.0 /100k

Property Crime

1104.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Electra is served primarily by ELECTRA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Electra, TX	National Avg
School District	ELECTRA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Electra sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 97.5°F in July, with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Electra, TX
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	97.5°F
Annual Precipitation	29.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.5"

Demographics

Metric	Electra, TX	National Avg
Population	2,137	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harrold, TX 7 mi Oklaunion, TX 14 mi Iowa Park, TX 15 mi Davidson, OK 17 mi Grandfield, OK 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Electra

Electra, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76360

Electra vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Electra, TX affordable or expensive?

Electra's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Electra roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $49,100 and median rent is $705/month.

What is the crime rate in Electra, TX?

Electra's violent crime rate is 265.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1104.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Electra?

Public schools in Electra are operated by ELECTRA ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Electra, TX a good place to live?

Electra, TX has a population of 2,137, a median household income of $44,922, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Electra?

Electra averages 53.3°F in January and 97.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches with about 1.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Electra?

Electra, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76360.

What is the population of Electra?

The population of Electra, Texas is 2,137 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Electra?

Key numbers for living in Electra: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $49,100, median household income $44,922, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Electra side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.