What are the schools like in Hico, TX?

Hico is served primarily by HICO ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hico?

The median household income in Hico, TX is $44,191 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Hico, TX?

Hico has an average high temperature of 58.6°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hico, TX affordable or expensive?

Hico's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hico is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,600 and the median rent is $900 per month.

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

Hico has a violent crime rate of 199.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 66.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hico, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hico is a small town of 1,627 in Texas, with a median household income of $44,191 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

All Hico 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: 91.3

Hico's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hico costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hico, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,191	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hico's violent crime rate is 199.6 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.6 /100k

Property Crime

66.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hico is served primarily by HICO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hico, TX	National Avg
School District	HICO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hico sees average highs of 58.6°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hico, TX
Average High — January	58.6°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	36.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hico, TX	National Avg
Population	1,627	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Iredell, TX 9 mi Carlton, TX 10 mi Walnut Springs, TX 17 mi Lamkin, TX 18 mi Cranfills Gap, TX 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Hico

Hico, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76457

Hico vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hico, TX affordable or expensive?

Hico's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hico roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,600 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Hico, TX?

Hico's violent crime rate is 199.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 66.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hico?

Public schools in Hico are operated by HICO ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hico, TX a good place to live?

Hico, TX has a population of 1,627, a median household income of $44,191, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Hico?

Hico averages 58.6°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hico?

Hico, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76457.

What is the population of Hico?

The population of Hico, Texas is 1,627 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hico?

Key numbers for living in Hico: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,600, median household income $44,191, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.