What are the schools like in Higgins, TX?

School district data for Higgins is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Higgins?

The median household income in Higgins, TX is $65,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.2%.

What is the weather like in Higgins, TX?

Higgins has an average high temperature of 49.6°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Higgins, TX affordable or expensive?

Higgins's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Higgins is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,000 and the median rent is $675 per month.

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

Higgins has a violent crime rate of 92.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 154.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Higgins, TX a Good Place to Live?

Higgins is a small town of 449 in Texas, with a median household income of $65,000 and a 17.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Higgins stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Higgins 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: 88.4

Higgins's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Higgins costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Higgins, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Higgins's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.8 /100k

Property Crime

154.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Higgins, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Higgins sees average highs of 49.6°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation and 6.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Higgins, TX
Average High — January	49.6°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	24.4"
Annual Snowfall	6.3"

Demographics

Metric	Higgins, TX	National Avg
Population	449	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shattuck, OK 13 mi Arnett, OK 14 mi Lipscomb, TX 15 mi Glazier, TX 15 mi Durham, OK 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Higgins

Higgins, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79046

Higgins vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Higgins, TX affordable or expensive?

Higgins's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Higgins roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,000 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Higgins, TX?

Higgins's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 154.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Higgins?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Higgins, TX a good place to live?

Higgins, TX has a population of 449, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 17.2%. 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 Higgins?

Higgins averages 49.6°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches with about 6.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Higgins?

Higgins, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79046.

What is the population of Higgins?

The population of Higgins, Texas is 449 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Higgins?

Key numbers for living in Higgins: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $99,000, median household income $65,000, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Higgins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.