Latexo is a small town of 352 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,604
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Latexo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Latexo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Latexo 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: 89.6
Latexo's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Latexo costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Latexo, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,604
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Latexo's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.8 /100k
Property Crime
857.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Latexo is served primarily by LATEXO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Latexo, TX
National Avg
School District
LATEXO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Latexo sees average highs of 59.1°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Latexo's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Latexo roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,900 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Latexo's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 857.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Latexo are operated by LATEXO ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Latexo, TX has a population of 352, a median household income of $47,604, 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.
Latexo averages 59.1°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Latexo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75849.
The population of Latexo, Texas is 352 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Latexo: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $66,900, median household income $47,604, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Latexo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.