Mount Calm is a small town of 395 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,083
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Calm stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Calm is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Calm 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
Mount Calm's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Calm costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Calm, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,013
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Calm's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
196.5 /100k
Property Crime
1192.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Calm is served primarily by MOUNT CALM ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Calm, TX
National Avg
School District
MOUNT CALM ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Calm sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 95.0°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
.
Mount Calm's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Calm roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,600 and median rent is $1,013/month.
Mount Calm's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Calm are operated by MOUNT CALM ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Calm, TX has a population of 395, a median household income of $47,083, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Mount Calm averages 57.1°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Calm, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76673.
The population of Mount Calm, Texas is 395 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Calm: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $92,600, median household income $47,083, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Calm side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.