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Jewett is a small town of 634 in Texas, with a median household income of $48,681
and a 11.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jewett 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 Jewett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jewett 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: 91.2
Jewett's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jewett costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jewett, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,681
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jewett's violent crime rate is 132.2 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.2 /100k
Property Crime
1074.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jewett is served primarily by LEON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jewett, TX
National Avg
School District
LEON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jewett sees average highs of 59.5°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Jewett's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jewett roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,500 and median rent is $738/month.
Jewett's violent crime rate is 132.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jewett are operated by LEON ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jewett, TX has a population of 634, a median household income of $48,681, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%.
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.
Jewett averages 59.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jewett, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75846.
The population of Jewett, Texas is 634 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jewett: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $150,500, median household income $48,681, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jewett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
