What are the schools like in Haskell, TX?

Haskell is served primarily by HASKELL CISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Haskell?

The median household income in Haskell, TX is $59,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Haskell, TX?

Haskell has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Haskell, TX affordable or expensive?

Haskell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haskell is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $74,500 and the median rent is $788 per month.

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

Haskell has a violent crime rate of 65.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 460.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haskell, TX a Good Place to Live?

Haskell is a small town of 2,956 in Texas, with a median household income of $59,333 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Haskell 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 Haskell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Haskell 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: 88.2

Haskell's overall cost of living index is 88.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Haskell costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Haskell, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$74,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Haskell's violent crime rate is 65.7 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.7 /100k

Property Crime

460.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Haskell, TX	National Avg
School District	HASKELL CISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haskell sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haskell, TX
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Haskell, TX	National Avg
Population	2,956	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rule, TX 9 mi Stamford, TX 11 mi Weinert, TX 12 mi Rochester, TX 13 mi O'Brien, TX 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Haskell

Haskell, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79521

Haskell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haskell, TX affordable or expensive?

Haskell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Haskell roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $74,500 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Haskell, TX?

Haskell's violent crime rate is 65.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 460.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haskell?

Public schools in Haskell are operated by HASKELL CISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haskell, TX a good place to live?

Haskell, TX has a population of 2,956, a median household income of $59,333, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. 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 Haskell?

Haskell averages 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Haskell?

Haskell, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79521.

What is the population of Haskell?

The population of Haskell, Texas is 2,956 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haskell?

Key numbers for living in Haskell: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $74,500, median household income $59,333, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haskell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.